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Payroll Production Accountant

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Payroll Production Accountant

Salary: $79,319 - $87,328
• Intermediate Level

Summary

The Payroll Production Accountant will be responsible for accurate financial tracking and accounting of Six West and Category Six Media unscripted productions. Flexible (Hybrid/Remote/In-Office) locations: Remote - CA

Category Accountant 
Location Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Sep 06, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

The Payroll Production Accountant will be responsible for accurate financial tracking and accounting of Six West and Category Six Media unscripted productions. This role will be focused on payroll management and general ledger activity, and will have a direct line of reporting to corporate finance and accounting.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:
  • Manage Entertainment Partners related payroll for both series in production and development projects
  • Work with production team to set-up new show-based employees on Entertainment Partners platforms, Smart Start and Smart Time
  • Act as key financial liaison between production group, accounting team and labor client Entertainment Partners
  • Assist with maintaining general ledgers for multiple long-form productions and prepare general ledger entries
  • Handle 80% of payroll responsibilities and manages production accountant responsibilities simultaneously
  • Work with senior finance team on ad hoc projects related to production cost accounting
  • Serve as back up for accounts payable function (invoices, Cashet, vendor set up)
  • Cross train responsibilities with other team members
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and learn. You will learn. You will not be alone. You’ll have an opportunity to build transformational financial solutions & supporting core areas of business. Also, you’ll be able to seek out new strategies and implement them where they make sense. In addition, you’ll be able to build & manage strong relationships of cross functional partners that understand our business and are eager to push the envelope wherever possible. Finally, you’ll be exposed to various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction so you can become a trusted partner.

YOUR STORY:
  • 3-5 Years of Production Accounting Experience
  • Experience with payroll and standard production labor partners (i.e. Entertainment Partners) required
  • Experience with Smart Start, Smart Accounting and Global Vista a plus
  • Ability to manage cost reports, including ability to explain variances to production team and line producers
  • Excellent general ledger management and reconciliation skills
  • Can work well in a group of other accountants
  • Excellent communication skills
Compensation
Annual Pay Range: $79,319 - $87,328

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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