What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at TFL?
TFL, a leading live entertainment and technology company, has a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join our team. We’re looking for an accounting professional who’s equal parts detail-driven and proactive problem-solver. You’ll be a key part of the financial backbone that keeps our fast-paced business running smoothly, with plenty of opportunities to grow and collaborate.
About TFL
At TFL, we are passionate about creating Memories For Life® for sports fans, music lovers and event goers across the country. We work directly with sports properties, professional teams, college athletic departments, venues, fans, and partners to improve the event going experience and drive event attendance. Our unique distribution model creates quick and convenient access for event goers across the country and ensures that teams and rights holders maximize fan access and event revenue.
As a Top 10 ticket reseller in the country, TFL offers employees a front row seat into the ever-evolving ticketing industry. On top of that, we love to have fun! From an open and inviting work environment to multiple staff perks, TFL is a great place to work.
With our headquarters located in the greater Kansas City-area, TFL is proud to celebrate over 20 years of providing high-rated service to the local community. Recently named to the KC Business Journal’s Top 150 Private Companies List, we have achieved tremendous growth post-pandemic. Fueled by recent acquisitions, we have expanded our retail customer base in strategic markets, and now have offices in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Omaha, Nebraska.
Reports to Controller
Responsibilities & Job Duties (include, but are not limited to)
- Maintain Accounts Receivable and ensure timely client payments
- Responsible for looking into reasons aged invoices are still unpaid in ERP system and communicating with account executives to ensure timely payments from retail clients
- Enters and reconciles check payments in ERP and investigates reason for errors and discrepancies
- Maintains discrepancy report between invoices and payment reconciliation
- Maintains electronic records for all receipts and invoices
- Reconciles credit card batch with ERP credit card payments to verify each transaction has been accurately charged
- Reconciles inventory from daily ticket purchases
- Record sales and purchasing activity in the general ledger
- Reconcile general ledger balance sheets accounts timely and accurately
- Process employee expense reports
- Work on the budget process with management
- Record department expenses and meet with leaders to discuss expenses
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) preferred
- 2–5 years of experience
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, best practices and systems
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills (you're a spreadsheet ninja)
- Ability to work under pressure, and within a deadline-oriented environment
- Highly organized with ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail — mistakes don't stand a chance with you
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary performance bonus
- 401k with company match
- Unlimited vacation
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid maternity leave
Employee Appreciation
- $1,000 employee ticket credit per year for events of your choice
- Company outings to local live events, including suite tickets to Kansas City’s premier events
- Company kitchen including complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks for employees daily
- Company happy hours on the first Friday of every month
- Employee referral program
- Casual dress code
Please note: We are not seeking assistance from third-party agencies or recruiters at this time. Direct applicants only, thank you!
