Accounting Coordinator

The Opportunity: 

As the Accounting Coordinator, you will support the accounting department as it manages the finances of the company. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-moving team and learn more about general accounting principles and our industry.

How your role contributes to the success of Vivid Seats:

• Ensures seamless transactions between buyers and sellers through our marketplace.
• Supports the accounting team in day-to-day processes.
• Assists vendors and employees with timely payment of company expenses.
• Maintains accurate and timely records that impact financial statements and reporting.

How your role expectations will progress as an Accounting Coordinator in the first 30, 90, and 180 days:

30 days in

• Complete new hire orientation, gaining the resources you need to be successful.
• Learn how ticket marketplaces operate and how you’ll contribute to providing great experiences for our customers.
• Acclimate to team and company norms, business objectives, and Vivid Seats values.
• Reconcile banking activity to ensure proper recording of transactions.
• Understand the accounting structure for many aspects of our business.

90 days in

• Contribute to our approaches, methods, or technologies to support overall business goals and drive team efficiency.
• Maintain, develop and aid internal and external relationships to achieve progress and advance objectives.
• Collaborate with various levels of the accounting team to assist in daily tasks.
• Create daily journal entries to record large volumes of transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable for vendor payments, employee reimbursements and proper categorization of employee credit card expenses.

180 days in

• Apply methods to execute individual tasks that positively impact the team.
• Play an active role in continued learning to advance skill sets necessary for team goals.
• Assist in providing audit support as needed.
• Complete account reconciliations that impact our month-end close.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Eagerness to learn, and then own, new responsibilities
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook), particularly Excel

Vivid Seats provides competitive compensation; bonus incentives and equity for all employees; FLEX PTO; mental health days; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching; monthly credits and discounts for attending live events; remote work and snack allowances; and a variety of additional workplace perks. 

Location: Chicago, IL  

We believe in a hybrid working model which provides employees the flexibility to take advantage of in-person and remote collaboration. Check out our brand new HQ office, bursting with the energy of live events fandom and the vibrancy of Chicago’s rising tech scene.