Talent Agency Bookkeeper & Accounts Coordinator

Job Description

Our boutique talent agency seeks a full-time Bookkeeper & Accounts Coordinator to manage accounts and facilitate the collection and processing of payments to our clients. We are seeking skilled candidates, preferably with entertainment industry experience.

This is an in-office position. The Bookkeeper & Accounts Coordinator reports in-person to our Sherman Oaks, CA location daily (Monday-Friday). Candidates seeking remote employment cannot be considered at this time.

Primary responsibilities:

· Management of client trust and operating accounts

· Facilitating client payroll activities, as needed, such as payroll on-boarding and invoicing

· Collecting, commissioning, and processing payments to clients with supporting documentation

· Verifying that payments received conform to contract terms and applicable union provisions

· Liaising with production accounting teams to ensure timely receipt of payments and to rectify discrepancies as needed

· Coordinating information among our clients, agents, productions, accountants, and outside CPAs

· Maintaining accurate records of financial transactions

· Reconciling accounts and general ledger

· Preparing bank deposits

· Preparing periodic and ad hoc financial reports

· Other accounting duties in the department as needed

Desired Skills:

· Formal education or several years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or related discipline

· Expertise with QuickBooks Pro and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (required)

· Prior entertainment industry experience in production accounting, agency bookkeeping, or similar role

· Solid understanding of accounting principles

· Confidence in following up as needed with production accountants and payroll companies to resolve payment delays and discrepancies

· Familiarity with union fringes and entertainment contracts

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Strict adherence to confidentiality policies

· Close attention to detail

Benefits: Compensation DOE, plus benefits package

We exist in an industry in which diversity must be fostered, so we welcome all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, physical abilities, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxzj54-18-224-202-121-42 in your application.