Production Accountant, TV Animation

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Partner with Line Producer(s) and TV Senior Management to develop production budgets, forecasts, & scenarios for multiple TV projects/series.
• Review weekly costs, update actuals, staffing profiles and estimated final cost.
• Ensure that Production Schedule and corresponding budget align.
• Understand and aid in solving budgeting issues.
• Review, code and approve Production payments.
• Confirm and approve Production crew hiring requests and staffing changes.
• Liaison with HR, Casting, Music, Post and Business Affairs for all Production related issues to ensure budget integrity and contract compliance.
• Attend Executive Production meetings and provide applicable financial updates/exposures for studio leadership.
• Review & approve all Union payroll documents (start cards, time cards) for accuracy and Union/budgetary compliance.
• Maintain Production Pcard(s) & ensure appropriate use, documentation, coding and approvals.
• Provide accurate monthly cost reports, as applicable.
• Provide training and support for other Department members, are needed.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Lead production accounting experience required including cost reporting.

Desired Characteristics
• Proficiency with Excel required.
• Animation and/or VFX experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Union & EP payroll process preferred.
• This is NOT a union (non-affiliate) position.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d22vw2-13-59-100-42-42 in your application.