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Operations Accountant

Operations Accountant

CompanyLive Nation Entertainment
LocationVancouver, BC, Canada
Salary$70000 – $80000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • 2-3 years of Accounting experience, with strengths in reconciliation
  • Experience and knowledge with Oracle and/or Salesforce are an asset
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on schedule
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization and with partners
  • Highly detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-task
  • Proficient PC skills, especially in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

  • Finalizing profit and loss statements for each show
  • Entering show settlements into accounting systems and distributing reports
  • Acting as primary accounting point of contact for talent department, artist representatives and production staff
  • Assisting with pre-settlement and artist settlements during night of show
  • Reviewing all show settlements to verify proper documentation has been received and proper backup for audit purposes
  • Reconcile cash floats
  • Coding, approval, and distribution of show invoices and cheques for Accounts Payable input
  • Preparing and coding artist final settlement wires based on contract; remit payment to artist ensuring appropriate withholding taxes, charity, and album bundles are recognized
  • Settling venue expenses, shared ancillary revenues, and co-promotion deals
  • Preparing and uploading show journal entries
  • Reconciliation of revenues, project costs, and accruals
  • Reconciliation of accounts receivable, review for balance accuracy, and timely collection
  • Completion of month end close and reporting of per show contribution margin
  • Travel and on-site support for large shows and festival properties may be required
  • Assisting in implementation of internal controls
  • Ad hoc projects as assigned by management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience and knowledge with Oracle and/or Salesforce are an asset