Staff Accountant

Vivid Seats•Chicago, IL

16d•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in Vivid Seats’ financial operations and reporting, with responsibility for key accounting activities that support the accuracy and integrity of our financial results. You will work across areas including revenue, cash, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts while partnering across the organization to support our buyers, sellers, partners, and vendors. This role offers broad exposure to our business and the opportunity to build a strong accounting foundation, learn from experienced leaders, and take on increasing ownership as you grow.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting.
Thorough understanding of accounting principles.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Intrinsic desire to complete challenging tasks accurately and timely.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting activities across key areas such as revenue, cash, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts through journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Ensures transactions between buyers and sellers through our marketplace are completely and accurately recorded in our accounting records.
Supports and initiates timely payment of company expenses to vendors and employees.
Maintains complete accounting records to support financial reporting, internal controls, and internal and external audits.
Supports the monthly close process and preparation of financial statements.
Contributes to special projects and process improvement initiatives across accounting and the broader organization.