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Staff Accountant

Vivid Seats
Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Accounting & Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • Thorough understanding of accounting principles
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Intrinsic desire to complete challenging tasks accurately and timely
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
What the job really is

As a Staff Accountant at Vivid Seats, you will be responsible for key accounting activities, including managing revenue, cash, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet accounts. Your role will involve performing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis while supporting the monthly close process and financial reporting. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate financial records and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Benefits
  • Annual bonus incentives
  • FLEX PTO
  • Mental health days
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K matching
  • Quarterly credits and discounts for attending live events
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is stated as $55,000 - $65,000 but is described as typical starting salary within a range, indicating potential variability based on factors like experience and location.
  • Hybrid working model requires 3 days/week in-office presence, which may not suit all candidates.
  • Role involves significant collaboration across departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
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