JOB DESCRIPTION – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Location Los Angeles, CA Division Ticketmaster North America Line Manager Sr. Director, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Contract Terms Full time, hourly, non-exempt, 40 hours/week. THE TEAM The Ticketmaster North America Accounts Receivable group manages all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function for the US and Canada business units. This includes processing invoices, collecting outstanding balances from clients, applying cash payments to open invoices, preparing reports for internal stakeholders and management, and maintaining audit-ready schedules. THE JOB The Billing Lead is responsible for ensuring that client invoices are generated promptly and accurately. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in accounts receivable with excellent communication skills. The role will act as a liaison between the AR and various operations teams and will coordinate billing for various marketing and pricing services offered to Ticketmaster clients. Our ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, highly organized and is proficient in Microsoft Excel and other enterprise level accounting software (i.e., Oracle Financials and/or SAP). WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Accounts Receivable Responsibilities • Prepare and distribute customer AR invoices for various types of products and services offered by the company. • Work with Sr. AR Collections Clerk and AR Supervisor to resolve billing issues that impact collectability of invoices. • Manage and maintain invoice documentation needed for audit and review purposes. • Respond to inquiries from internal and external clients related to AR invoices as needed. • Ensure that desk procedures are documented and kept current for changes in processes. • Support the A/R Supervisor with ad hoc projects and reporting as needed. Accounts Payable Responsibilities • Enter vendor invoices in Inspyrus/Oracle AP systems including obtaining proper approvals and documentation to ensure that invoices are compliant with internal SOX guidelines. • Perform reconciliation and maintenance of major vendor accounts. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor files in the Oracle AP system. • Process vendor invoices purchased with a PO and obtained Goods Receipt support as needed. • Process new vendor setup requests in Oracle including obtaining all documents required to setup the vendor (W-9, initial vendor invoice and/or bank instructions) • Scan invoices related to Intercompany billing. • Support the AP Director/AP Supervisor with ad hoc projects and reporting as needed. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS) • Bachelor's Degree required; Accounting/Finance concentration preferred, or equivalent work experience • 1+ years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable department preferred. • Strong Excel skills. • Experience with Oracle Financials ERP system. • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment. • Excellent attention to detail and highly organized. • Ability to adapt work schedule to meet payment and reporting deadlines as needed. YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS) • Attention to Detail Critical for accurately processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and preventing errors in payments and collections. • Organizational Skills Necessary for managing large volumes of invoices, keeping files organized, and ensuring timely processing of payments. • Communication Skills Vital for tactfully following up on outstanding payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and interacting with vendors and clients. • Solutions Orientated Required to address discrepancies in invoices, resolve payment delays, and find solutions to financial issues. • Collaboration Important for working effectively across the functional and regional teams of Ticketmaster and management to ensure smooth financial operations. BENEFITS & PERKS Through our 'Taking Care of Our Own' program, we provide benefits across six key pillars • 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, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support • CAREER Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment • OTHERS Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match LIFE AT TICKETMASTER We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world's largest live entertainment company. Our mission at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. Ticketmaster is th