Senior Accountant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Vivid Seats Full time

Who we are: Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. We believe in the power of experiences and are fiercely dedicated to building products that inspire human connections. Named as one of Built In's top places to work in 2024, we believe that our People are our greatest competitive advantage. To support our People, we have built a company culture that empowers our employees to embrace challenges, encourages unity through collaboration, and seeks to constantly evolve by leveraging data and inspiring innovation.


The Opportunity: As a Senior Accountant, you will play a central role in supporting critical functions of our marketplace and company financial operations. You will oversee numerous aspects of the month-end close and financial reporting process, serve as a resource on complex accounting matters, design and implement solutions to new challenges, and ensure the completion of business-critical responsibilities. You will work with stakeholders throughout the company to ensure the highest level of service for our buyers, sellers, partners, and vendors. This role is part of a dynamic accounting environment and provides an exciting opportunity to work and collaborate across departments and teams in the company. The successful candidate has the ability to critically think in solving new challenges, is a team player and willing to help where needed, and is energized by working in a fast-paced work environment.

How your role contributes to the success of Vivid Seats:

Complete and review critical and complex reconciliations for monthly financial reporting.Works directly with department leaders within Vivid Seats and leaders from external parties (auditors, vendors, etc.).Oversees projects that require high degrees of planning and coordination with stakeholders across the company.Mentors others and drives improvements throughout the department.

How your role expectations will progress as a Job Title in the first 30, 90, and 180 days:

30 days in

Complete new hire orientation, gaining the resources you need to be successful.Acclimate to Vivid Seats' values and organizational goals to understand how your department drives initiatives forward.Learn how ticket marketplaces operate and how you'll contribute to providing great experiences for our customers.Gain a strong understanding of the accounting structure and all Vivid Seats subsidiaries.

90 days in

Develop and lead initiatives for your stakeholders that enhance process, drive innovation, and build on Vivid Seats values.Build, maintain, and leverage internal and external relationships to achieve progress and advance objectives. Collaborate with accounting team to prepare and review accounting reconciliations.

180 days in

Design and implement process improvements that positively impact the team. Complete complex accounting reconciliations that rely upon technical accounting knowledge.Change and improve processes to increase accuracy and effectiveness.Mentor others, playing an active role in elevating the skill sets of those you work with.

What You'll Bring:

3+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close participation and/or audit workComprehensive understanding of accounting principles; CPA or Masters in Accounting preferredExcellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with large amounts of data and advanced functionsIntrinsic desire to complete challenging tasks and take on new responsibilitiesAbility to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Vivid Seats provides competitive compensation; bonus incentives and equity for all employees; FLEX PTO; mental health days; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching; monthly credits and discounts for attending live events; remote work and snack allowances; and a variety of additional workplace perks.

Location: Chicago, IL

We believe in a hybrid working model which provides employees the flexibility to take advantage of in-person and remote collaboration. Check out our brand new HQ office, bursting with the energy of live events fandom and the vibrancy of Chicago's rising tech scene.

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Our Commitment:
We are an equal opportunity employer that values the critical importance of a diverse workforce and sense of belonging. Many of our roles have flexible requirements and we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification.

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