Insomniac - Merchandise Accountant

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about production finance and the accounting space? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a strong financial background. Sounds like you? Then keep reading...

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.  The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac is looking for a Merchandise Accountant to support operations including month-end close, reporting and analysis, and day-to-day activity.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong accounting background, strong communication skills and be very well organized.  This position reports to the Senior Manager, Event Accounting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee month-end close process for festival and e-commerce merchandise
• Prepare journal entries for merchandise inventory, COGS, and accruals
• Reconcile inventory, received not invoiced account, and artist royalty payments
• Review, code, and approve AP invoices for merchandise related expenses
• Partner with merchandise department on new initiatives and any discrepancies
• Perform month-end close tasks in accordance with GAAP and SOX requirements
• Streamline and create new processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience or related experience, preferably in cost accounting and inventory management
• Experience with Acumatica preferred
• Advanced technical skills, including Excel and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP and reporting software
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. 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.

Insomniac 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, intersectionality, 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.