Financial Settlements Specialist

AXS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXS, a leading live entertainment company headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a Financial Settlement Specialist to join our finance team. You will ensure accurate and timely settlement of events through the AXS ticketing platform, collaborating with clients, venue partners, and internal teams.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, data reconciliation, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in Accounting/Finance or Live Event/Ticketing.
• Proficient MS Excel, including pivot tables and macros.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with auditing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly revenue and liability reports from the AXS system.
• Assist with reconciliation and financial analysis projects.
• Coordinate with clients' finance teams for timely settlements.
• Calculate settlement amounts and fees to support payments.
• Provide client reports to support settlements and invoices.
• Audit client contracts' fee structures.
• Generate journal entries with the accounting team for GL support.
• Respond to client inquiries on settlement and finance issues.

Skills

2+ years experience in Accounting/Fin/

MS Excel

Pivot tables

Macros

Creative problem solving

Project management

Customer service & communication

Financial reconciliation

Auditing procedures

Education

AA/AS Degree in Finance/Accounting

BA/BS Degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.

The Role

The Financial Settlement Specialist will play a role in the financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely settlement of events through the AXS ticketing platform. The role involves collaborating with internal teams, reconciling financial data, and providing exceptional support to both clients and venue partners.

What you will do

• Run weekly reports from our AXS ticketing system to track revenues and liabilities.
• Assist with reconciliation and financial analysis projects.
• Work with our clients’ finance teams to ensure the timely and accurate financial settlement of events using the AXS ticketing platform.
• Calculate settlement amounts and fees for events sold in the AXS system to support payments to clients.
• Provide reporting to our clients to support settlement payments and invoices.
• Assist our venue partners with reporting and financial issues related to AXS ticketing.
• Respond to client inquiries about settlement and finance issues with prompt and clear communication.
• Accurately audit our fee structures based on client contracts.
• Work with our accounting team to produce journal entries that provide general ledger support.

Qualifications (ALL)

• AA/AS Degree (2-year) (BA/BS Degree Preferred) Finance, Accounting, or relevant field of study
• 2+ years years of experience in Accounting or Finance OR Live Event or Ticketing
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel required, including pivot tables and some macros.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with auditing procedures.

Bonus:

This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

*Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

What’s in it for You?

• The opportunity to support great colleagues, clients and live events
• Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission - Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.

Curious about the typical interview process for this position? Here's what to expect:

• Stage 1: 20-min virtual Recruiter interview
• Stage 3: 30-min Virtual Team Lead interview
• Stage 3: 60-min Onsite interview

More about AXS

AXS , a subsidiary of AEG , sells millions of tickets every year for 500+ partners across North America, Europe, and Asia, from venues like the O2 in London and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver to teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 500 professionals in multiple locations worldwide, including Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, London, Tempe, Stockholm, and Tokyo. At each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves "Fanatix") who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment.

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but can't "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

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This role is designated as fully onsite five days per week in our DTLA office.

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