Staff Accountant

Job Description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Location: Austin, TX

Division: Ticketmaster NA – Festivals & GA (Front Gate Tickets)

Line Manager: Accounting Manager

Contract Terms: Permanent, Full-Time, 40 hours per week

WHO WE ARE:

Front Gate Tickets is North America's leading software and operations provider for the festival market, granting 4.5M fans access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences on an annual basis. We provide technical solutions for e-commerce ticketing, access control, data management and fan engagement. We partner and run on-site operations for over 150 festivals each year and are on a massive growth trajectory matched by no one in the industry. We do it for the fans!

Front Gate Tickets is owned by Live Nation Entertainment and acts as Ticketmaster's festival arm. We are headquartered in Austin, TX but have a mix of local and remote employees on the team & throughout the organization.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

We offer comprehensive health benefits and 401k matching, student loan assistance, plus career-boosting opportunities like tuition reimbursement and targeted development sessions to help all eligible employees thrive. At Front Gate, expect the fast-paced excitement of a startup with the rock-solid support from an industry leader – with plenty of ticket perks on the side.

THE JOB:

As a Staff Accountant, this role will support the daily accounting and financial reporting activities for Front Gate Tickets.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
• Assists in analyzing and reconciling Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assists with month end close tasks and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepares and records ticket sales deposits received from credit card merchants (US and CA).
• Reconciles credit card deposits to ticketing system and resolves any discrepancies (US and CA).
• Posts weekly client advances (US and CA).
• Manages Accounts Receivable, including creating invoices, applying payments & collecting on past due balances.
• Manages Vendor AP Accrual and purchase card reconciliation, including use tax considerations.
• Performs administrative tasks within project management tool and client database.
• Completes special ad hoc projects on an as needed basis.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (TECHNICAL SKILLS):
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting field is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Oracle is a plus!
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and a team player.
• Ability to work flexible hours, especially during month end close.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r08zvm-3-145-37-211-42 in your application.