Senior Accountant

About Ticketera Ticketera is a Puerto Rico-based ticketing company that powers live events across the island. We connect fans with concerts, live entertainment, and major events, and we give venues and promoters the technology and operational support to run them successfully. We are a growing, technology-driven team investing in the platform and data capabilities that will shape the next stage of live entertainment in Puerto Rico.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance & Accounting team. This role supports accounting operations across multiple entities, maintains accurate financial records, prepares event-related reporting and reconciliations, and ensures timely compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, adaptable, and capable of independently managing recurring accounting responsibilities, resolving discrepancies, collaborating across departments, and improving accounting processes and internal controls.

What You'll Do
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date general ledgers; prepare and record journal entries for revenue, deferred revenue, accruals, prepaid expenses, adjustments, and intercompany transactions.
• Own assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and timely investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of multiple bank accounts and monitor, review, and reconcile corporate credit card activity, expense classifications, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare revenue recognition entries and reconcile ticket sales, service fees, commissions, merchant processing activity, and other revenue streams across multiple entities.
• Prepare event sales reports, financial reconciliations, and event settlement statements, including refunds, chargebacks, consignment activity, applicable fees, deductions, and outstanding balances; coordinate distribution and follow-up as needed.
• Review and reconcile event-related expenses, promoter and venue balances, and related financial activity; escalate unresolved differences.
• Review vendor invoices and expenses for accurate accounting treatment, supporting documentation, and applicable withholding requirements; maintain vendor tax records. Payment execution and approval remain with the Controller.
• Prepare and file monthly Puerto Rico Sales and Use Tax (IVU) returns for the company and its subsidiary, including related reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile and monitor state and municipal IVU collections and remittances associated with the company’s marketplace facilitator responsibilities; follow up on municipal event compliance requirements.
• Calculate and reconcile vendor and professional services withholding, prepare related deposits and quarterly returns, and prepare annual informative returns and supporting records.
• Monitor regulatory deadlines and coordinate required documentation, filings, and follow-up with Puerto Rico tax agencies and municipalities.
• Coordinate annual compliance with the Corporación del Fondo del Seguro del Estado (CFSE), including payroll declarations, policy renewal, and related documentation and follow-up.
• Coordinate accounts payable documentation, track outstanding vendor invoices and statements, investigate billing discrepancies, and maintain accurate vendor records; payment execution and approval remain with the Controller.
• Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other assigned balance sheet accounts; maintain clear supporting schedules and follow up on outstanding items.
• Monitor outstanding promoter, venue, and other third-party balances, investigate variances, and maintain accurate receivable and payable records.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation, including invoices, statements, contracts, transaction support, and evidence needed for audit and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a month-end close checklist and accounting deadlines calendar; track open items and ensure timely completion of reconciliations and entries.
• Support preparation of financial statements, management reporting packages, audit schedules, and documentation requested for annual financial audits.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve accounting workflows, and support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of revenue recognition principles, including deferred revenue, and accounting across multiple entities.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Puerto Rico tax compliance and reporting requirements, including IVU, professional services withholding, informative returns, and CFSE requirements, is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive in identifying process improvements.