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Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities!
Internship Summary:
The accounting intern will work with various members of the accounting team to support accurate and timely accounting. This includes processing payments, preparation of accounting entries, creation and distribution of reports, and reconciliation work.
Role & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for supporting all functions related to operational accounting, including but not limited to:
- Entering show settlements into accounting systems and distributing reports
- Acting as a point of contact for show accounting, and liaising with production staff
- Reviewing show settlements to verify proper documentation has been received
- Coding and circulating invoices and cheques
- Accounts payable support
- Preparing artist settlement wires based on contract; remit payment to artist ensuring appropriate withholding taxes and deductions are recognized.
- Preparing and uploading journal entries
- Assembling documentation for festival and artist payments
- Preparing bank deposits
- Supporting financial planning and analytics projects
- Generating system report
- Ad hoc projects as assigned by management
Skills & Experience:
- 2+ years of post-secondary education
- Effective organizational and time management abilities
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
- Proficient PC skills, especially in Microsoft Excel
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that this is a full-time position, with a minimum commitment of 37.5 hours per week. The expected compensation for this position in British Columbia is $22.00 CAD hourly.
Applicants for employment in Canada must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Sitting for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.
Employment Equity
Live Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Hiring Practices
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.
