Supervisor, Indirect Tax

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – SUPERVISOR, INDIRECT TAX

Location: Work from Home - Beverly Hills, California

Division: Ticketmaster

Line Manager: Manager, Indirect Tax

Contract Terms: Permanent, Full-Time

THE TEAM

Ticketmaster is a division of Live Nation Entertainment.  The Ticketmaster North America Accounting group is responsible for all aspects of preparing accounting entries, reconciling general ledger accounts and reporting on the balance sheet in support of the Live Nation financial reporting process. The North America Accounting group is also responsible for coordinating and supporting internal and external audits related to the Ticketmaster North America division of Live Nation.

THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Supervisor, Indirect Tax to support the Ticketmaster North America indirect tax compliance process including preparing and reviewing indirect tax returns, assisting with sales tax audits and assisting the Indirect Tax Manager with tax automation projects utilizing Ticketmaster’s third-party indirect tax software.  Our ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, has prior experience as a member of the indirect tax function within an organization and is proficient in Microsoft Excel, Vertex OSeries and other enterprise level accounting software (i.e., Oracle Financials and/or SAP). This position is primarily work from home with occasional onsite meetings in our Beverly Hills, California office. The ideal candidate would be located within a commutable distance to Beverly Hills.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Assist with all US indirect tax returns (sales tax, admissions tax, business & occupation tax, property tax) and related calculation support to ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns and payments.
• Assist with all Canada indirect tax returns (GST/HST/PST) and related calculation support to ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns and payments.
• Support indirect tax audits including preparing audit support and completing data requests.
• Support the indirect tax compliance automation efforts including setting up various state and local tax returns and exemption certificates within the Vertex tax software and preparing Vertex Indirect Tax Return data imports.
• Reconcile indirect tax general ledger accounts and propose journal entries to record accruals as needed.
• Document indirect tax compliance policies and procedures.
• Identify and document indirect tax compliance process enhancements/improvements, focusing on controls, automation, efficiency, and analytics.
• Review and approve tax exemption requests.
• Oversee business license registration and renewal process.
• Assist with personal property tax compliance.
• Prepare ad hoc schedules as requested by management.
• Participate in various indirect tax projects as requested by management.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Tax.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in a comparable indirect tax role.
• Vertex OSeries and Vertex Indirect Tax Returns software experience a plus.
• Experience with Canada tax filing requirements (GST, HST, PST) desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills including use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP function preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Financials ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to work overtime during monthly compliance and month end close periods as needed.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Motivated self-starter, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Can thrive in fast-paced environment.
• Has strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and with others.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for live events and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment, like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team.

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent.

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Ticketmaster strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Ticketmaster will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Ticketmaster also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Ticketmaster will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.