Staff Accountant for Booking

Position: Staff Accountant for Booking

Location: Chicago, IL

Hours Worked: 40 hours+

Job Type: Mid- Level

Traveling Requirement: 30-50% based on current assigned projects

Reports to: Director of Finance & Accounting (International)

About Us:

Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) is at the heart of the multicultural Hispanic market. For over 30 years, we have been helping brands reach the fastest-growing consumer segment in the U.S. through passion points of music, sports, and culture. Our unique and unmatched experience allows us to engage on a deeper level across every touch point. Our expertise includes shopper marketing, insight & strategy, experiential, branded content, digital, media buying and sponsorship activation. We believe… Experience Is Everything.

Job Description:

The primary responsibilities of the Staff Accountant for Booking are to support the booking segment by assist in securing future shows in LATAM. The Staff Accountant (Booking) will work closely with the Chicago Finance team to analyze and summarize offers received from LATAM promoters and preset to management. This role assist in settlements with both the local LATAM partners as well as settlement with artist management.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and contribute to business plans/offers for potential artist we are looking to secure for future tours in LATAM
• Review final settlements with both local partners in LATAM and settlement with artist management based on agreed terms
• Work with legal team to review agreements and ensure the financial business points are reflected as agreed with artist/local partners
• Work with management on negotiating and communicating back to local partners business deal points and eventually close deal
• Review, analyse and provide feedback on offers received from LATAM promoters to summaries and present to management
• Track payments to CMN for booking shows per the agreed terms

Requirements:

• Bachelors in A bachelor’s degree in accounting or at least 2+ years of related experience (required)
• Bilingual verbal and written Spanish (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically a high understanding of Excel
• Strong level of knowledge with general financial accounting and cost accounting
• General understanding of best practice accounting principles
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, and organize tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a confident/assertive demeanor

Travel:

• Available to travel 30% 50% with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs (if applicable)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan

Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.