Events Accountant

SAN DIEGO THEATRES INC•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Events Accountant is responsible for all aspects of event related accounting for San Diego Theatres events. This includes settlement with promoter at the time of the event, as well as all financial aspects pre- and post-event settlement set up and follow through. The Events Accountant will work independently with minimal instruction while relying on pre-established guidelines, experience and excellent judgement to perform the functions of the job properly. This position reports to the Director of Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; and one to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to apply logical thinking to identify and explain problems, collect data and establish fact, and create a valid conclusion or resolution to problems.
Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of word processing and spread sheet applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Must be highly detail oriented with the ability to identify relationships and anticipate business need.

Nice To Haves

Experience in events or venue management industries a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting functions as assigned, including, but not limited to preparing journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and preparation of schedules to support financials.
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies and providing documentation.
Assists with audits by collecting data, analyzing information and preparing schedules.
Communicates will all departments, with respect to event details, settlements, invoices, expenses, and other accounting related items.
Maintains an organized filing system for events, month end, revenue reports, and vendor payments.
Maintains event records in both accounting system (Sage Intaact) and event management system (Momentus Elite).
Serves as back up and regularly supports accounts payable and payroll functions.
Conducts audits of multiple revenue streams, researches variances, and records activity in the general ledger.
Execute show settlement related needs, pre- and post-event; including, but not limited to, extensive communication with internal Operations team and show promoter, settlement status tracking, preparing wire schedules and wire requests, and actively participating on event-related planning teams.
Perform financial settlement of events. This includes settlement of the show at event time with external partner/promoter.
Prepares financials, profitability reports and projections based on event data.
Record and track all show deposits and show liability accounts.
Prepare invoices and manage show related receivables.
Reconcile Ticketmaster sales activity and funds transfer.
Track and report all applicable tax withholdings for talent.
Prepare music license fee submissions.
Track and report various event statistics.
Assist in preparing show profitability analyses.