Senior Accountant

Live Nation Entertainment • Beverly Hills, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ticketmaster, a division of Live Nation Entertainment, is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Capitalized Software/Fixed Assets team within its North America Accounting group. This team is responsible for preparing accounting entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and reporting on the balance sheet for Live Nation's financial reporting process, as well as coordinating internal and external audits for the Ticketmaster North America division. The Senior Accountant will primarily focus on preparing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations related to internal software development and fixed assets. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, highly organized, and proficient in Microsoft Excel and enterprise-level accounting software like Oracle Financials or SAP. This is a primarily work-from-home position with occasional onsite meetings in Beverly Hills, California, and candidates should be within commutable distance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of professional accounting experience in a comparable role
• 2+ year minimum recent experience working for a PUBLIC company
• Strong Excel skills including use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP formulas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with capitalized software development and fixed asset accounting, preferred CIP/FA experience
• Experience with Oracle Financials ERP systems including working knowledge of Oracle Projects & Fixed Assets modules, preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and manage the accounting for capitalized software development project assets in multiple currencies, including tracking accounting entries from inception of a development project through to placing the asset in service
• Prepare monthly internal labor and external consulting schedules related to software development projects, ensuring that employee and consultant capitalized costs are posted accurately and timely
• Prepare monthly journal entries for the monthly financial close process, including accruals and depreciation expense
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations for CIP and Fixed Asset accounts including tie outs to subledger
• Work with internal stakeholders from accounting, finance and operations to resolve financial inquiries or issues that arise
• Prepare schedules in support of internal and external audits including quarterly and annual SOX and financial audits
• Prepare ad hoc schedules and participate in special projects as requested by management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday
• Free concert tickets / Access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program
• 401(k) program with company match
• Stock Program Reimbursement
• New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and infertility support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Internal growth and development programs & trainings
• Volunteer time off
• Crowdfunding network
• Generous vacation
• Six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering
• Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees