Accounts Payable Accountant

About Beatport

For over 20 years, Beatport has been the global leader in DJ and club culture, pushing the boundaries of dance music to all corners of the world. Created by DJs for DJs, Beatport has always been dedicated to innovating new products and services to support evolving generations of music performers and producers.

The Beatport Group includes some of the best-known brands in DJ culture, including Beatport, Beatsource, Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, Loopcloud, Beatport Streaming, Ampsuite, LabelRadar, Beatport.io & The International Music Summit (IMS). We are consistently looking for bright, creative professionals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Where you come in:

The Beatport Group is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Accountant to join the company’s accounting team. This role will process and manage the Accounts Payable function, as well as assist with the accounting close and the audit process. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounts payable experience in media and/or technology businesses, preferably in music. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and will be a member of a small team of accountants. This is a hybrid position located in Los Angeles, CA 90021 and will require a right to live and work in the USA without the need for sponsorship.

As Accounts Payable Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and performing day-to-day processing of the accounts payable function.
• Playing a key role in the royalty payment process, ensuring completion in an effective, accurate and timely manner.
• Monitoring and managing the approval process for vendor creation, invoice entry, and payments to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Preparing and processing electronic transfers and payments.
• Reconciling accounts payable and credit card transactions and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinating and managing vendor relationships, including handling inquiries and resolving issues.
• Ensuring timely month-end and year-end closing processes for accounts payable.
• Preparing and analyzing accounts payable reports for management review.
• Assisting with audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.
• Owning the annual 1099 and 1042 reporting process.
• Assisting the accounting team with other accounting related duties as needed.
• Collaborating with other departments to support overall financial goals and objectives.

As Accounts Payable Lead, you will need:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.

• Experience in the media and/or technology  industry, preferably in music.

• In-depth knowledge of 1099 and 1042 regulations and reporting requirements.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

• Must have great customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel.

• Must be extremely detail oriented and have excellent follow through skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.

How to apply

Please apply with your resume and any relevant links by clicking the "apply" link

Benefits

We offer a responsible and exciting proposal with an international range. The position is within a highly motivated team with a positive working climate, allowing you to express your talent fully. In addition, we offer appropriate remuneration and very good development opportunities within a dynamically growing enterprise. Beyond this, the position provides an intensive integration into the international music scene.

• Hybrid working
• Participation in company's annual bonus pool program
• A professional environment with room for creativity and fun
• VIP Access to select music events & Livestream
• Focus Days
• Flexible PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (varies by country)

• • more

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Beatport Group strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, 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 state or federal law.

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 intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Beatport’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Beatport may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, Internet recruiting, job fairs and college recruiting. Beatport does not accept speculative CV's from employment agencies unless specifically requested by the Talent Team.