Overview

The Settlement Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of ticketed events and non-ticketed events, including SDSU football, MLS and NWSL soccer, concerts and special events, from pre-event budgeting through post-event settlement, journal entries and general ledger reconciliation. This role works cross-functionally with box office, event management, operations, booking and finance to ensure accurate and timely settlement of events. This role will play a key role in maximizing event profitability and supporting financial planning with clean, real-time data.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000-$83,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 10th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all event settlements within timelines, working with systems and the stadium team to gather all revenue and expense details in real time for all events.
• Ensure that settlements are completed accurately and efficiently in timely fashion.
• Prepare post-event flash reports within 24 hours summarizing performance against expectations.
• Record and reconcile revenue streams including ticketing, License Fees, F&B, parking merchandise, and other ancillary income streams.
• Support the rolling forecast process with updated event P&Ls.
• Compare post-show/event actuals to pre-show/event budgets and annual budgets.
• Reconcile event-related accounts to the general ledger.
• Ensure all journal entries related to event settlements, accruals, and reclasses are accurately prepared and posted.
• Track and reconcile prepaid and deferred revenue accounts related to events.
• Assist with reconciling ticketing reports to system entries and bank deposits.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for monthly close review and audit support.
• Prepare and post weekly Ticket sales journal entries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in accounting or finance or related field.
• Two to three (2-3) years of increasingly responsible experience in finance preferably in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting.
• Proficient in financial systems (Net Suite preferred).
• Experience with Event License Agreements preferred.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Meticulous and detailed-oriented.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Ability to work nights, weekends or holidays as needed.
• Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.