Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Vivid Seats

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Vivid Seats, located in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work model. Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace dedicated to connecting fans to live events and artists. This Staff Accountant role is critical for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial results by managing key accounting activities. The position offers a broad introduction to the business and an opportunity to build a strong accounting foundation under experienced leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Chicago, IL
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results by performing key accounting activities and supporting financial operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform accounting activities across key areas such as revenue, cash, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure transactions between buyers and sellers in the marketplace are completely and accurately recorded.
• Support and initiate the timely payment of company expenses to vendors and employees.
• Maintain complete accounting records to support financial reporting, internal controls, and audits.
• Contribute to the monthly close process and the preparation of financial statements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a thorough understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: Not explicitly stated as years required, but includes performing accounting activities for financial reporting.
• Skills: Excellent Microsoft Excel proficiency, high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.