Staff or Senior Accountant

5 Star Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant in Los Angeles. This role involves managing daily accounting activities, supporting close processes, and analyzing tour budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with general ledger experience. Proficiency in accounting software like NetSuite and QuickBooks is essential. Enjoy working in a dynamic environment related to the music industry and touring culture. A hybrid work schedule is offered: onsite Monday-Thursday, remote Friday.

Qualifications

• 24 years of general ledger accounting experience for Staff; 4-6+ years for Senior.
• Background in live events, music, entertainment, or media accounting a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger oversight.
• Support monthly/quarterly close processes, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition.
• Track and analyze tour budgets vs. actuals; provide variance reporting to management.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

About the job Staff or Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger oversight for active tours and events.
• Support monthly/quarterly close processes, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition and expense reporting.
• Track and analyze tour budgets vs. actuals; provide variance reporting and insights to management and artist reps.
• Coordinate with tour managers and finance leadership to align on financial processes.
• Monitor accounts payable/receivable and support cash flow tracking for individual tours.
• Assist with audit preparation, tax support, and ongoing internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 24 years of general ledger accounting experience for Staff; 46+ years for Senior.
• Background in live events, music, entertainment, or media accounting a plus
• Comfortable working with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks); Excel proficiency required.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Passion for the music industry and touring culture is welcomed.

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
Ability to work in the US with no need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Must-Haves
Bachelors degree at a minimum
General ledger accounting
Journal entries
Reconciliations
Month end close
Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles (Westwood), CA Monday-Thursday with Friday remote.