Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.  Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors.  Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally.  Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists.  These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! 

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for the Groot Hospitality division, a hospitality segment of the Live Nation live music business to assist in the preparation of financial statements, as well as assist in month, quarter, and year-end close procedures. The Staff Accountant will assist in other special projects as needed. This Position is a blend of transactional and entry-level Accounting. This person must be an initiative-taking individual with the ability to multitask within a high paced environment.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of assigned Balance Sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support, as necessary.

• Assist the month end closing of the assigned JV and all reporting requirements.

• Assist Accounting Manager with account reconciliations or ad hoc requests.

• Prepare and enter month end journal entries.

• Reconcile General Ledger accounts and research to ensure accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures / policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• Substantiate financial transactions by analyzing documents and reviewing all restaurant comps and report any abuse. 

• Prepares daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports and schedules.

• Maintenance of Shared Box Folder with all Show Settlements and Reporting Packages Assist with internal/external audit requests and special projects as assigned.

• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.

• Scan, file, and log accounting documents in accordance with the company Record Retention Policy.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance Required

• Minimum 3 years related work experience in public or corporate accounting

• Full Cycle Financial Close Experience Required

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP Required

• Bi-lingual Spanish required (Portuguese a plus)

• Experience working within, or cultural working knowledge, of Hospitality

• Detailed and deadline oriented.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and follow-up skills

• Team player

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them on a timely basis.

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to all aspects of job functions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Multi-task oriented

• Strong analytical skills and organization skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office – specifically Excel

• Oracle and SAP experience a plus

BENEFITS & PERKS

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

• HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

• YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert tickets

• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program

• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and childcare cash, infertility support

• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loa