Senior Accountant

Location: New York

Job Summary:

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders:
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

For additional information, visit .Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
** COMPANY OVERVIEW
** Merch Traffic is a leading music merchandising company within the Live Nation family, partnering with top-tier artists to create iconic merchandise offerings across our major lines of business, from touring to retail to online sales. As part of Live Nation Entertainment, the global leader in live entertainment, Merch Traffic supports creative merchandising strategies that bring fans closer to the artists they love.
** THE ROLE
** We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our team. This role plays a key part in managing billing, accounts receivable, retail commissions, and month-end close activities. You’ll work closely with teams across Retail, Licensing, Operations, and VIP/Premium business to ensure invoices are accurate, revenue is recorded properly, and financial data is reliable.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments, and taking ownership of your work from start to finish, this role offers strong visibility and meaningful impact.
** WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
*** Prepare and issue accurate invoices for VIP/Premium business, including VIP deals, band comps, crew orders, supply orders, internal projects, and other rebillings.
* Manage inventory billings for international tour and e-commerce operations.
* Oversee licensing accounts receivable, issuing invoices based on internal and external statements.
* Monitor Retail chargebacks and submit disputes promptly to minimize revenue impact.
* Prepare monthly Retail commission statements and coordinate commission payment requests.
* Support Retail month-end close, including sales allowances accruals, commission accruals, sales reconciliations, and quarterly true-ups.
* Issue credit memos to resolve valid claims such as shortages, damages, returns, and recalls.
* Review billing data carefully to ensure accuracy and consistency.
* Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure billing information is complete and correct.
* Assist with collections on past-due accounts.
* Maintain organized documentation to support audits and internal reporting.
** WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* At least 2 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or similar accounting roles.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines with confidence.
** BENEFITS & PERKS
** Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:
* ** HEALTH**:
Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
* ** YOURSELF**:
Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
* ** WEALTH**: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
* ** FAMILY**:
New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility,…