A / R Production Accountant

Job Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1962, Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) is one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the entertainment industry with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Toronto and London. APA represents some of the most accomplished, celebrated and award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors, creators, comedians, musicians, authors, intellectual properties, production companies, artisans, social influencers, and lifestyle brands across all media platforms worldwide.

What We Are Looking For

An A/R Production Accountant to join the Accounting Group. The ideal candidate is someone interested in pursuing a long-term career in entertainment finance but is willing to start in an entry-level Accounting role.

Responsibilities & Duties:
• Process client payments, specifically for the Physical Production Department
• Commission collections, Generating invoices
• Data entry - Maintain detailed client information
• Prepare payment mailings and bank deposits
• Interact with clients and their representatives ensuring clear, correct communication regarding the status of payments
• General filing as needed
• Other accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department as needed

Requirements

Qualifications:
• Prior entertainment work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook and 10 Key
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure and fast paced with accuracy
• Self-starter who can take responsibility and work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required in order to work well with customers & vendors; Strong people skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks as needed to accommodate changing department/company needs from day to day
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion

APA 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqmpk1-18-119-133-228-42 in your application.