Jr. Operations Accountant

Job title: Jr. Operations Accountant

Company: Live Nation Entertainment

Job description: Job Summary:Who are we?Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit .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!The RoleThe Junior Operations Accountant is a core member of the accounting team and will work with the events and venue teams, to review revenues and expenses, ensuring accurate and timely show settlements. This includes review and approval of transactions, preparation of accounting entries, and reconciliation of payables and receivables.This position is responsible for all accounting functions related to show and venue operations including but not limited to:Finalizing profit and loss statements for assigned showsEntering show settlements into accounting systems and distributing reportsLiaising with talent department, artist representatives and production staff for assigned showsReconciling cash floatsReview and reconciliation of venue food and beverage inventoryCoding and distribute show invoices and cheques for Accounts Payable inputPreparing and coding artist final settlement wires based on contract; remit payment to artist ensuring appropriate withholding taxes are recognizedSettling venue revenues and expenses and preparing accruals as requiredPreparing and uploading show journal entriesReconciliation of accounts receivable and timely collectionCompletion of month end close and reporting requirementsAd hoc projects as assigned by managementRequirements:Degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting training1-3 years of technical Accounting experience, with strengths in reconciliationExperience and knowledge with Oracle and/or Salesforce are an assetStrong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on schedulePossess strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization and with partnersHighly detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-taskProficient PC skills, especially in Microsoft ExcelBenefits and 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, along with Employee Assistant Programs through Modern Health and ComPsychYOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holiday closures, and sick time for you and dependents, along with free concert ticketsWEALTH: RRSP program with company match, Stock Program ReimbursementFAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, and infertility supportCAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainingsOTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network, gender reassignment supportWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.Applicants for employment in Canada must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentStationary position for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; movement throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; ability to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; move up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.Employment EquityLive Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.Hiring PracticesThe 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 Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:52:19 GMT

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