Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a highly detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our entertainment client on a 6+ month engagement with possibility for extension. The Sr. Accountant will primarily be responsible for handling all finance-related aspects of our clients' events. This includes preparing event budgets, managing expenses, processing invoices, and conducting financial reports and analyses. Other duties comprise maintaining financial records, liaising with local production teams, and ensuring compliance with local and federal laws and regulations.

Coordinate with FP&A department to validate event actuals in accordance with post-show forecast in event system.

Prepare journal entries in Oracle including intercompany activity, show settlements, accruals, and reclasses for promoted events.

Review and prepare journal entries for third-party ticketing, and merch customer settlements for company-produced events.

Prepare monthly reconciliation and analyze variances for post-show forecast vs actuals for each event.

Upload show revenue and expenses into internal reporting software.

Perform month-end close tasks in accordance with GAAP and SOX requirements.

Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

5+ years of experience of accounting experience.

Advanced technical skills, including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP and add on reporting software.

Entertainment industry experience is highly desirable.