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Assistant Production Accountant

Skydance

Santa Monica, CA 02-13-2026
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
If you've ever dreamt of what the early days of Hollywood must have been like, of what it takes to roll up your sleeves and break new ground, figure out a new process, and to one day say, ''I was there when it all began,'' then welcome aboard…
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The Assistant Production Accountant directly supports the Production Accountants of various film productions. The primary responsibility of the position is to manage the show Smart Accounting System and all cost uploads, vendor payments, and union payroll.

Responsibilities
• Process efile paperwork and maintain files accurately and timely
• Process weekly union payroll with EP Payroll processing and posting
• Manage show to show crew transfers and staffing profile changes with Human Resources and other team members
• Assist with onboarding new hires and crew members from other shows
• Accounts Payable, including vendor setup in Smart Accounting and online wire transfers including CashetPay
• Help reconcile monthly credit card statements and show Cashet System
• Maintain monthly journal entries (non-union payroll, banking and studio paid costs)
• Comply with all procedures for invoices, checks and timecard approvals
• Escalate problems to Production Accountants when necessary
• Provide Production Accountants with possible solutions to problems presented
• Identify possible job efficiencies
• Process billbacks
• Work within the corporate accounting system (Intacct) to book entries and reconciliation
• Consistently communicate updates, changes, and questions with Production Accountants, vendors, casting, HR, payroll, and Production employees
• Collaborate with SDA (Skydance Animation) Finance team on ad hoc assignments
Requirements
• Five years payroll accounting experience
• Experience working with 3rd party payroll vendor preferred
• Knowledge of Animation process/Animation industry experience a plus
• Working knowledge of union pay requirements (e.g., Local 839, Local 700, SAG) a plus
• Proficiency in Excel and Smart Accounting
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and security of confidential payroll data
• Highly organized, flexible, team player
• Strong communication skills
The range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $33.75 - $43.27hr. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ve79em-216-73-216-89-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $33.75 to $43.27 Per Hour ($ USD)
Company Profile
Skydance

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.