A Fortune 500 company lauded for innovative business practices by Fast Company magazine, Live Nation Entertainment is a global leader in live entertainment and
Sr. Accountant, Artist Management
Location
California
Posted
83 days ago
Salary
$72K - $90K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Sr. Accountant, Artist Management
Live Nation Entertainment
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 Senior Accountant to join our Artist Management division to support multiple artist management companies with the day-to-day accounting and finance support. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain relationships with other field accountants. Prepare month-end close entries, supporting financial schedules, and reconciliations. In addition, the senior accountant will also be responsible for preparing variance analysis, year-end budgets, and updating monthly forecasts for his/her artist management companies. WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO - Record monthly journal entries, including accruals and prepaid amortizations - Prepare various month-end balance sheet and income statement support schedules - Prepare monthly rebills and settle intercompany balances - Prepare calculations for participations/commission settlements - Prepare annual budgets and maintain forecast updates for respective artist management companies. - Assist with internal and external audit requests - Other duties as assigned by management WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA or CPA eligibility a plus - 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate accounting - 1-2 years of previous ex - Proficient in MS Excel - Oracle BPC experience a plus - Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) - Multi-task oriented - Strong analytical skills - Strong organization skills BENEFITS & PERKS Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits: - HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) - YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets - WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement - FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support - CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings - OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. 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. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. Live Nation 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, 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. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. #LI-HybridLosAngeles, CA #LI-MC2 ---------- The expected compensation for this position is: $72,000.00 USD - $90,000.00 USD** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
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