Staff Accountant, SeatGeek
$64-93k
+ Equity stake
Ticketing platform for live events
Open for applications
Ticketing platform for live events
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$64-93k
+ Equity stake
501-1000 employees
Company mission
SeatGeek’s mission is to help the world to experience more live.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a similar business or industry environment
- Strong understanding of US GAAP including accruals, prepaids, revenue recognition, and general ledger reconciliation
- Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite (ERP/general ledger), FloQast (close management), and Excel
- A knack for being detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative mindset and proactive communication
- Passion for process improvement and comfort with change
What the job involves
- The Staff Accountant at SeatGeek plays a key role in the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions and supports the monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
- They work closely with Senior Accountants, Senior Managers, and other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger balances, reconciliations, payment processing, and accounting compliance across multiple subsidiaries
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for all cash and investment accounts, supporting account balances with proper documentation, and escalate discrepancies for resolution
- Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, prepaids, and various expense items based on established accounting procedures and supporting documentation
- Prepare and review invoices for ticket sales, professional services, and license/maintenance-related billings using NetSuite and Salesforce integration, ensuring billing is accurate and sent to clients
- Manage and reconcile prepaid assets (e.g., bonus expenses, vendor advances), calculate monthly amortization and record journal entries
- Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned by Senior Accountant, Senior Manager, or Director
- Participate in SOX and operational controls, including preparing evidence for internal and external audits
Our take
For many fans, buying tickets online can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. SeatGeek is setting out to ease this problem by powering an open entertainment industry that provides fans with greater access to experiences, while enabling teams, venues, and shows to have seamless access to their audiences.
SeatGeek launched with a laser-sharp focus on creating a customer-oriented ticketing marketplace for sports and live events. Its commitment to optimizing fan experience has helped distinguish the company from rivals, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with its expanding suite of simple features that have made it the highest-rated and most trusted ticketer.
SeatGeek has secured integration partnerships with Facebook, Spotify and Snapchat, and has an impressive client list that includes the Dallas Cowboys, Manchester City FC, and the Brooklyn Nets. It continues to onboard enterprise clients, expand its international presence and release new products such as "Next Fan Up", positioning it well for future success.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Aug 2022
$238m
SERIES E
Apr 2017
$77.8m
SERIES D
Total funding: $419m
Company benefits
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Ample Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching Program
- Parental Leave - 16 weeks of leave in a 12-month period
- Health and wellness subscriptions to services like One Medical, Ginger.io and Headspace
- Regular virtual team hangs & happy hours + Company-Wide Hackathons 3-4 times per Year
- SeatGeek Monthly Ticket-Purchase Stipend
- Flexible work environment - Work as many days a week in the office as you'd like, or 100% remotely
- WFH Office Setup Stipend
Company HQ
Flatiron District, New York, NY
Leadership
Jack Groetzinger
(Co-Founder & CEO)Worked as a consultant for Bain. Founded and sold another startup, Scribnia, before founding SeatGeek.
Russell D'Souza
(Co-Founder)Worked as an analyst for Monitor. Founded and sold another startup, Scribnia, before founding SeatGeek.
Eric Waller
(Co-Founder)Worked as a Web Developer at Tickerhound. Co-founded and was a Web Developer at Niqos.
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