Live Nation Entertainment
Staff Accountant
Live Nation Entertainment, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
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. 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 Staff Accountant for the Groot Hospitality division, a hospitality segment of the Live Nation live music business to assist in the preparation of financial statements, as well as assist in month, quarter, and year-end close procedures. The Staff Accountant will assist in other special projects as needed. This Position is a blend of transactional and entry-level Accounting. This person must be an initiative-taking individual with the ability to multitask within a high-paced environment.
What This Role Will Do
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of assigned Balance Sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support, as necessary.Assist the month-end closing of the assigned JV and all reporting requirements.Assist Accounting Manager with account reconciliations or ad hoc requests.Prepare and enter month-end journal entries.Reconcile General Ledger accounts and research to ensure accuracy.Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures / policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.Substantiate financial transactions by analyzing documents and reviewing all restaurant comps and report any abuse.Prepares daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports and schedules.Maintenance of Shared Box Folder with all Show Settlements and Reporting Packages Assist with internal/external audit requests and special projects as assigned.Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.Scan, file, and log accounting documents in accordance with the company Record Retention Policy.
What This Person Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance RequiredMinimum 3 years related work experience in public or corporate accountingFull Cycle Financial Close Experience RequiredKnowledge of U.S. GAAP RequiredBi-lingual Spanish required (Portuguese a plus)Experience working within, or cultural working knowledge, of HospitalityDetailed and deadline-oriented.Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skillsTeam playerAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them on a timely basis.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to all aspects of job functionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMulti-task orientedStrong analytical skills and organization skillsMust be proficient in Microsoft Office – specifically ExcelOracle and SAP experience a plus
Benefits & Perks
Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert ticketsWEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock ProgramFAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and childcare cash, infertility supportCAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainingsOTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network
Live Nation’s policy regarding vaccinations and masking will evolve based upon updated regulations and factors related to COVID-19. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID test within 24 hours of entering an office.
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.
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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. 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 Staff Accountant for the Groot Hospitality division, a hospitality segment of the Live Nation live music business to assist in the preparation of financial statements, as well as assist in month, quarter, and year-end close procedures. The Staff Accountant will assist in other special projects as needed. This Position is a blend of transactional and entry-level Accounting. This person must be an initiative-taking individual with the ability to multitask within a high-paced environment.
What This Role Will Do
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of assigned Balance Sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support, as necessary.Assist the month-end closing of the assigned JV and all reporting requirements.Assist Accounting Manager with account reconciliations or ad hoc requests.Prepare and enter month-end journal entries.Reconcile General Ledger accounts and research to ensure accuracy.Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures / policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.Substantiate financial transactions by analyzing documents and reviewing all restaurant comps and report any abuse.Prepares daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports and schedules.Maintenance of Shared Box Folder with all Show Settlements and Reporting Packages Assist with internal/external audit requests and special projects as assigned.Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.Scan, file, and log accounting documents in accordance with the company Record Retention Policy.
What This Person Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance RequiredMinimum 3 years related work experience in public or corporate accountingFull Cycle Financial Close Experience RequiredKnowledge of U.S. GAAP RequiredBi-lingual Spanish required (Portuguese a plus)Experience working within, or cultural working knowledge, of HospitalityDetailed and deadline-oriented.Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skillsTeam playerAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them on a timely basis.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to all aspects of job functionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMulti-task orientedStrong analytical skills and organization skillsMust be proficient in Microsoft Office – specifically ExcelOracle and SAP experience a plus
Benefits & Perks
Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert ticketsWEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock ProgramFAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and childcare cash, infertility supportCAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainingsOTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network
Live Nation’s policy regarding vaccinations and masking will evolve based upon updated regulations and factors related to COVID-19. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID test within 24 hours of entering an office.
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.
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