Job Details
Production Accounting Assistant (freelance)
Production Accounting Assistant (freelance)
Summary
Hearst Media Production Group is seeking an experienced Freelance Production Accounting Assistant who is results oriented, resourceful, self-motivated and can manage multiple deliverables.
Category
Accountant
Assistant
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
6 Months
Posted Date
Apr 21, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Candidate must be capable of working at a detailed level, in an environment which requires a hands-on approach, along with possessing strong time-management skills and the ability to adhere to critical deadlines. Candidate must also possess excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. Candidate should have a thorough understanding of employment and accounting standards.
This position reports to the Production Controller and based in Burbank, CA.
Duties & Responsibilities
This position reports to the Production Controller and based in Burbank, CA.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with production management to onboarding all cast and crew across multiple shows
- Process weekly payroll
- Complete new show setup in production system
- Track talent payments
- Submit new credit card, petty cash and funding requests
- Enter and submit POs, invoices, and expense reimbursements
- Request new vendors, notifying when new vendors are on in system
- Collaborate with corporate HR to requests independent contractor approvals
- Assist employees with weekly expense reports
- Monthly reconciliation of credit card expenses
- Prepare and upload credit card journal entries
Experience
- 2+ years of experience in production accounting
- Experience with production accounting and payroll software (Luca, Extreme Reach, eTribez)
- Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with related experience will be considered
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
- Basic familiarity with SAG/AFTRA rules and standards a plus
- Strong understanding of economic and banking processes
- Strong ability to prioritize and plan work activities within a fast paced, demanding environment
- Must be detail oriented and possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Possesses ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Strong analytical, quantitative and financial skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field
Job Type
Contract
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A