Vibee - Junior Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy live events? Do you excel in fast paced, creative environments? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for music and a love of the live event experience. Is this you? Read on… 

WHO ARE WE?

Vibee builds unforgettable destination experiences for fans around the world. Founded by Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, Vibee provides fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in the best music and entertainment events on land and sea. From curated activations to bespoke festival packages, Vibee creates transformative moments in the most sought after destinations.

THE ROLE

Vibee is seeking a motivated and independent Junior staff Accountant to oversee critical accounting functions for various locations. This role will also assist month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensure compliance with SOX requirements, and help with special or ad hoc projects as needed. This position reports to Vibee’s Manager of Finance and Director of Operational Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all money requests (e.g., wires, cash, show checks) for production and/or show settlement

• Review show settlement immediately following the show and work with operations team who settle the show

• Prepare event P&L (or flash) and event related journal entries.

• Review and monitor Oracle event reports for reasonableness.

• Finalize shows no later than ninety days after the event date.

• Make sure that all receivables, receipts, and payable items are processed and recorded accurately and timely; participate in and monitor collection of receivables

• Own G/L, flash and maintain for your assigned settlements

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet

• Prepare and enter month end journal entries as part of the month-end close process.

• Assist with special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).

• 3-5 years related work experience (previous Entertainment experience a plus)

• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Project Management Experience

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets – advanced Excel experience preferred

• Oracle experience a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments on site at our events

• May sit for extended periods of time and work in drastic temperature climates onsite at our events

• Must be willing to travel as required both domestically and abroad, if required

• Must have a current passport and be able to travel worldwide without restriction

• Must be able to multi-task, follow up, communicate with staff/management in a positive manner, be organized and meet strict deadlines.

• You may be required to work late, or on a weekend and/or holiday during month end close.  Month end close consists of the last day of the month through the first week of the month.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. 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. 

Insomniac 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, intersectionality, 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, Insomniac 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, Insomniac 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.  Insomniac 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.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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.