The List

Experience with Smart Accounting, SmartTime, and SmartStart strongly preferred

Digital Filing

Timecard Entry

Answering Phones

Crew Onboarding

Predominant roles include, but are not limited to:

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-Processing of background (BG) payroll

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-Digital filing and maintenance of crew and SAG payroll

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• Verifying I-9's using SmartStart

Candidates should be well versed in using EP Smart Start onboarding and tagging for GA incentive, along with knowledge of the different crew departments and positions.

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 Familiarity with using Showbiz crew timecards and EP Smart Accounting is a big plus. 

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Supervising the processing of extra vouchers.

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*Please make sure to list at least 2 references with their email/phone contact information noted.

-Process and track accounts payable 

-Code and enter production expenses accurately

-Reconcile credit cards and petty cash

-Follow studio policies and procedures at all times

-Assist with tax incentive compliance and paperwork

Must have experience with ASA 479/Teamster 728/IATSE/DGA

Must be able to handle large volume show. Big construction and costume department.

Must have used and very experienced with Start+ and Hours+

Must be able to do the full cycle of payroll including in PSL

Processing off set crew payroll

Process and code AP/POs/Cashet

• Process and track accounts payable 
• Code and enter production expenses accurately
• Reconcile credit cards and petty cash
• Follow studio policies and procedures at all times
• Assist with tax incentive compliance and paperwork
• Help manage day-to-day accounting workflow and priorities
• Work closelt with the team to meet deadlines
• Provide general support to the accounting team as needed

Expert with GA incentive(the most recent incentive program)

Needs to have a payroll background(worked as an asst payroll or payroll clerk)

Needs to be proficient with Cashet Pcard

Needs to be able to do the full AP cycle(PO,check requests, invoices, cashet Pcard and cashet pay

If handled travel as it relates to accounting is a plus

If have worked on series that had multiple  incentives is a plus

Bookkeeping 

Data Entry 

Account Reconciliation 

Credit Card Charge Coding 

Cost Reports

Accounts Payable & Receivable

AP including invoices, PO's, PC, pcard, check requests and auditing.

Tasks:

-Verify employee onboarding documents, including I-9s and tax forms in SmartStart.

-Entering daily time sheets in SmartTime. 

-Maintain accurate payroll records and crew information.

-Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to crew inquires. 

-Review and audit timecards for accuracy and completeness.

-Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

-Administrative digital filing 

-Processing BG payroll

-Pulling invoices from SmartAccounting

• Bookkeeping 
• Data Entry 
• Account Reconciliation 
• Credit Card Charge Coding 
• Quickbooks Online management and report pulling 
• Project Billing 
• Accounts Payable & Receivable

Must have scripted episodic experience.

Must have Georgia tax incentive experience

Must have PSL+/DPO/Cashet experience.

Must have experience with the whole cycle of AP that includes invoices, POs, check requests Cashet Pcards, and  Cashetpay

IATSE 161

• Send out crew start offers via SmartStart
• Accurately process offset and non-union timecards; compare against daily timesheets
• Batch/Gross timecards in SmartTime
• Review payroll edits
• Monitor and assist with payroll emails
• Support the payroll clerk with verifying I9s and background payroll, if needed.
• Assist the Payroll Accountant where needed

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Looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual who takes initiative.

Review contracts/bookings reports to ensure accurate information is inputted into the accounting system 

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Investigate held checks or wires with client team to submit missing bookings 

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Help agents and assistants with coordinating booking report submission questions 

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Perform other accounting tasks as requested by Supervisors and management 

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Escalate collection of missing booking reports, to Trust Accounting Supervisor,  if no response in the defined timeframe 

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Maintain communication with agents, assistants, managers, attorneys, studio contacts and the trust department 

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Follow-up open items where agent is no longer at CAA but resolution is needed 

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Perform month end close tasks for A/R – book revenue according to the revenue recognition policies and closing schedules are updated  

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Maintain the monthly analysis of all general ledger accounts relating to commissions and Accounts Receivable  

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Manage the monthly reconciliation of other A/R related accounts (such as unapplied cash, unclaimed credits, clearing, accrual, bad debt)  

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Perform accurate monthly billing adjustments, and the handling of billing questions and discrepancies 

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 Support the accounts receivable budget process by providing information and identifying variances; implement corrective actions  

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Conduct monthly training for new agent assistants, including familiarizing them with trust accounting functions, as well as how to submit bookings 

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Responsible for identifying and collecting on past due balances while maintaining positive relationships with our customers/clients 

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Support with special projects, company initiatives and/or process improvements initiatives 

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Collect/upload profit statements/update booking/invoicing supplier grids 

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Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years Finance & Accounting experience 

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Entertainment experience is preferred 

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

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Ability to work well with a team and represent the culture of the company 

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Team player with a high level of energy, enthusiasm 

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Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities 

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Ability to succeed in a fast paced, highly demanding, high volume, dynamic, corporate environment 

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Unimpeachable integrity and can be trusted to maintain confidential information 

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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

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10-key by touch 

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Typing – 45 wpm 

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Good organizational, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; able to multi-task 

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Will take initiative; ask for more work if needed

• Extras
• Filing
• Checking PR
• Reaching out to crew

● Process daily payroll for SAG & non-union background actors with digital vouchers and edits. 

● Monitor and manage email inbox. 

● Oversee crew onboarding

● File weekly payroll files.

● Proactively follow up via email or phone with crew for missing documents, timecards, approvals, etc.

● Quickly resolve the crew’s payroll-related tech support issues if possible, or direct them to EP support. 

● Perform all tasks to the satisfaction of the payroll accountant, in the manner instructed, within the expected timeframe.

● Other related duties as assigned

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Accounts Receivable

Create and maintain customer, vendor, and project records in NetSuite.

Generate and distribute client invoices.

Record incoming payments and apply cash receipts accurately.

Monitor outstanding receivables and support collections efforts by identifying aging balances and escalating issues to the VP as needed.

Assist with customer account reconciliations and billing inquiries.

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Accounts Payable

Review and process vendor invoices through Tipalti and other payment platforms.

Record bills, payments, and expenses in NetSuite.

Ensure appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals are in place prior to payment.

Assist with weekly payment runs and vendor communication.

Maintain accurate vendor records and support 1099 reporting processes.

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Payroll & Employee Expense Support

Record Wrapbook payroll transactions and related entries in NetSuite.

Support payroll reconciliation activities across Rippling and Wrapbook.

Assist with employee reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, and expense reporting processes.

Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for payroll-related accounting entries.

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Credit Cards & Cash Management

Record corporate credit card activity and ensure transactions are coded accurately.

Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations for review.

Support cash management processes, including tracking account activity and preparing documentation for VP review.

Assist with approved funding and payment requests.

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Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for monthly close.

Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation, and amortization schedules.

Prepare recurring journal entries and supporting documentation.

Support the accuracy and completeness of financial records across all entities.

Assist with audit requests and external reporting requirements as needed.

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Production & Project Accounting Support

Assist with project setup and wrap-out processes.

Support production accounting activities, including project cost tracking and reporting.

Pull, organize, and format project financial data for leadership review.

Collaborate with Production, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate project-level financial reporting.

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Process Improvement & Systems

Help maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls.

Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and reporting efficiency.

Support the adoption and use of AI-enabled tools and technologies that enhance accounting operations and accuracy.

Contribute to building scalable accounting processes that support Synapse's continued growth.

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Qualifications

3–5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance operations experience.

Experience with NetSuite or a comparable cloud-based ERP system required.

Familiarity with Tipalti, Wrapbook, Rippling, or similar platforms preferred.

Experience supporting production, media, entertainment, agency, or project-based businesses strongly preferred.

Strong Excel and financial systems skills.

Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and month-end close processes.

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with leadership.

Interest in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled work

We’ll work together to assign you a few departments to check data, then gross out timecards to properly apply payouts.

Manage and maintain production budgets across the podcast slate, ensuring accurate tracking of actuals vs. estimates

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Prepare and distribute regular cost reports for each active show

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Process invoices and coordinate payments with internal stakeholders and external vendors

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Manage freelancer and vendor payments, including onboarding and processing through applicable payroll or payment platforms

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Reconcile production expenditures and flag variances

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Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records for all shows

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Support the preparation of final cost reports at show close-out

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Prepare quarterly financial reports for all shows.

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Collaborate with production teams to ensure purchase orders and expense submissions are complete and properly coded

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Assist with financial forecasting and budget revisions as show needs evolve

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Qualifications

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3+ years of production accounting experience in podcast, digital, or related media production

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Expert proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting

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Deep Experience with integrated payroll and production accounting systems (ie. Entertainment Partners, Cast & Crew and/or Extreme Reach).

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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple budgets simultaneously

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Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with distributed production teams

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High attention to detail and discretion with sensitive financial information

Entering Exhibit G's, processing time cards using SmartTime

Processing ATL time cards on payment authos

In office position only

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly off-set union and nonunion payroll accurately and promptly:

Confirm expected timecards have been submitted and solicit any that weren’t

Check timecards against labor logs and resolve discrepancies with department admins via email

Follow up for crew/department head approvals as needed

Code timecards per budget, production calendar, and tax incentive guidelines

Verify accurate grossing in compliance with CBAs and labor laws

Audit payroll edits for accuracy, errors, and omissions

Modify coding in SmartAccounting Payroll Processing Module or via memo/distro change per key payroll accountant

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Support clerk/junior payroll assistant processing daily payroll for SAG & non-union background actors with Everyset digital vouchers and edits: 

Liaise with background PA, 2nd ADs, key payroll accountant, and digital voucher admin/tech support to ensure vouchers are correct/complete and resolve any questions or issues. 

Audit payroll edits against vouchers/hot costs, resolve any issues.

Code timecards per budget, production calendar, and tax incentive guidelines. 

Verify accurate grossing in compliance with CBAs, show/studio policies, and labor laws. 

Release all payroll on time to avoid penalties and grievances. 

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Monitor and manage email:

Respond to email promptly. 

Reach “inbox zero” daily. 

Answer basic crew questions and appropriately escalate those which are beyond your scope of knowledge. 

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Quickly resolve the crew’s payroll-related tech support issues if possible, or direct them to EP support. 

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Perform all tasks to the satisfaction of the payroll accountant, in the manner instructed, within the expected timeframe.

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Other related duties as assigned.

Assist our in-house team of prep and post accountants and finance managers. Tasks would include: digital approval management; electronic filing, cashet entry, accounts payable entry, and assisting with year-end reporting requirements. Our team manages development, writer’s room and post production accounting on multiple feature films and series with budgets ranging from $5M to over $200M.

Payroll filing

AP filing

Google drive

Thriving in the tedium of meticulous file keeping

Working with team to get payroll processed weekly for union/non-union + bg/extras

clerical tasks

Answering crew questions and e-mails

Digital filing

Experience with Smart Accounting, SmartTime, and SmartStart strongly preferred

Budgeting & Planning

• Develop comprehensive production budgets for film and television projects across a variety of formats and budget levels

• Conduct detailed location comparisons by modeling costs across multiple domestic and international jurisdictions to inform shooting location decisions

• Help prepare feature film and episodic television budgets and flip to other jurisdictions as needed

• Review and analyze budgets prepared by line producers, UPMs, production companies, and production service companies

• Review ATL commitments, BTL staffing and post assumptions, crew rates, fringes, and departmental budgets

• Build and maintain studio budget templates within the desired Chart of Accounts, ensuring all desired billbacks are included and accurately reflected

• Prepare detailed budget notes and assumptions documentation for client review and financing purposes

• Calculate and apply accurate crew fringe rates, guild minimums, and union benefit contributions for each territory

• Research, analyze, and apply relevant production incentive programs (tax credits, rebates, grants) for federal, state, and international jurisdictions

• Work with Physical Production and Tax Incentive Consultants to ensure budgets are properly tagged for tax incentive eligibility

• Review qualified/non-qualified spend assumptions and rebate calculations

• Support incentive audits and the final collection of rebates

• In-depth knowledge applied to U.S. state film and television tax credit programs, including California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program (Programs 3.0 and 4.0) and Canadian/international programs

• Work with accountants to develop and monitor production cashflow schedules

• Maintain current knowledge of collective bargaining agreements including DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and Teamsters

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Production Finance Oversight & Cost Reporting

• Monitor weekly cost reports throughout prep, production, and post, reviewing for discrepancies, variances, EFCs, ETCs, and committed but unpaid costs (POs)

• Identify potential overages related to labor and material spend, schedule shifts, overtime, and vendor commitments

• Hot cost monitoring

• Provide advisory support on budget feasibility, incentive qualification strategies, and cost-saving opportunities

• Support broader Danesi + Co team on payroll oversight and production finance consulting engagements as needed

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Post-Production Finance Management

• Monitor costs through post production, including editorial, VFX, sound, music, and delivery

• Assist in the review of post vendor bids to ensure post spend remains aligned with the approved budget

• Track overages and adjust cost reports as needed

Responsibilities:

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    Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for production and corporate entities.

    Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

    Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards.

    Review and organize production expenses and supporting documentation.

    Assist with monthly financial reporting and account reconciliations.

    Support production cost tracking.

    Coordinate with Operations Manager, vendors, and management as needed.

    Ensure accounting records are complete and audit-ready.

Accounting Operations & Close:

-Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting

-Maintain the general ledger and ensure balance sheet integrity

-Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting)

-Oversee revenue recognition related to advertising and media revenue streams

-Support participation and residual accounting processes, as applicable

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Payroll & Production Accounting:

-Support payroll processing, commissions, and bonus calculations in partnership with the Head of Finance

-Oversee freelancer and production payroll workflows through third-party payroll providers

-Coordinate union reporting and related compliance requirements

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AP / AR Management:

-Manage accounting staff responsible for AP and AR workflows

-Oversee accounts payable operations, including coding review, payment processing, and vendor management

-Oversee the revenue and accounts receivable cycle, including billing, collections, and client onboarding coordination

-Monitor collections activity and support cash flow management initiatives

-Oversee employee T&E reconciliation and expense compliance

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Audit & Compliance:

-Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation

-Support audit readiness initiatives and future audit execution

-Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate, state, and local filings

-Ensure timely and accurate reporting for external stakeholders

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Systems & Process Improvement:

-Help implement and optimize accounting systems and workflows

-Improve operational efficiency and strengthen financial processes

-Build scalable accounting infrastructure to support company growth

Serve as in-office payroll dept. rep. Assist with onboarding crew/ I9 verification etc. Help enter daily times to facilitate hotcosts and check against PR to identify discrepancies. Assist with processing weekly payroll for crew and background. Print and distro physical checks as needed. Work with clerk to ensure proper digital filing. Other payroll tasks as needed.

Assist the 1st Assistant Accountant with daily accounting functions

• Process invoices, purchase orders, pcards
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation

-Follow all studio procedures

• Support crew members with accounting related questions
• Assist with data entry, digital filing, and general accounting office operations
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team
• 1–3 years of experience in production accounting preferred
• Proficiency in SmartAccounting, V5, and CASHét Pay & PCards
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly, professional demeanor and team-first attitude
• Must be local to NYC area or able to work on-site

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting office
• Review and process invoices, purchase orders, and check requests
• Assist with cost reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management
• Serve as a resource for crew members with accounting questions
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial documentation and studio procedures
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team
• Proficiency in SmartAccounting, V5, and CASHét Pay 
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and mentor a team
• Friendly, professional demeanor and team-first attitude
• Must be local to NYC area or able to work on-site

Onboard crew

Process and post payroll.

• Establish production accounting systems, chart of accounts, and bookkeeping workflows

• Advise on handling investor funds from Reg CF and Reg D raises

• Coordinate accounting and cash flow between US and Spanish production entities

• Track production spending, cash flow, and budget reporting

• Advise on foreign currency conversions, international wires, and US/EU fund transfers

• Support Spanish tax incentive tracking and documentation requirements

• Coordinate with legal counsel, auditors, banks, and tax professionals

• Ensure compliance with accounting, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements

• Help prepare systems for investor reporting, tax filings, and K-1 administration

• Advise on California LLC, multi-jurisdictional, and international accounting considerations

• Build scalable financial processes that can support the project through financing, production, and distribution

Responsibilities

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• Process and track accounts payable (vendors, invoices, POs)
• Code and enter production expenses accurately
• Reconcile credit cards and petty cash
• Follow studio policies and procedures at all times
• Assist with tax incentive compliance and paperwork
• Help manage day-to-day accounting workflow and priorities
• Work closely with the team to meet deadlines
• Provide general support to the accounting team as needed

-File, organize, scan, merge, split, rename, and maintain payroll and accounts payable backup documentation using Adobe Acrobat and cloud-based filing systems

-Manage both digital and paper filing systems, including high-volume document scanning and organization

-Support 2nd Assistant Accountants and Payroll Assistant with daily accounting operations

-Distribute accounting and payroll paperwork to crew members and departments as requested

-Transfer remittance and payment information to the company’s payment processing platform with accuracy and attention to detail

-Maintain purchase order logs and assist with tracking accounting documentation

-Maintain highly organized, accurate, and audit-ready digital filing systems

-Ensure strict consistency with naming conventions, folder structures, and document formatting standards

-Perform high-volume typing, data entry, and administrative tasks with speed and accuracy

-Assist with entry-level 2nd Assistant Accountant duties based on experience and performance

-Assist with auditing, reconciliation, and document review tasks as assigned

-Perform other administrative duties as needed

• Position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc) required.
• Knowledge of General Accounting Practices and industry standards also required.
• Cashet processing and card management via the Cashet system.  Uploading from Cashet into PSL+. Interaction with crew members.   
• AP processing which includes (but not limited to) interactions with vendors and crew.  Inputting and reporting in PSL+.
• Additional credit card reconciliations.
• Managing and timely upkeep of the Digital Filing and Approval System.
• Aiding the Production Accountant and 1st Asst Accountant in cost tracking projects, research, and cost projections.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital filing, PR e-mail, I-9 verification,  extras payroll.

Knowledge of EP Smarttime, Smartstart, Scenechronize, strongly preferred.

AP clerk-Digital filing, Vendor account set up, monitoring AP email

Must be proficient with word, excel and docusign

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PR clerk- Digital filing, monitoring PR email, help with verifying I-9's, help with extras payroll

Must be proficient with word, excel and docusign

Responsibilities Include:

Processing weekly payroll for cast and crew

Reviewing and auditing timecards for accuracy, completeness, and union compliance

Working closely with department heads, production office staff, and payroll company to resolve payroll issues in a timely manner

Maintaining payroll records and supporting documentation

Tracking start paperwork, loan-outs, union status, fringes, deductions, and timecard approvals

Ensuring compliance with union agreements, state labor laws, and studio payroll policies

Handling onboarding paperwork and payroll setups for new hires

Assisting with payroll journal entries, cost tracking, and account reconciliations as needed

Managing weekly deadlines in a high-volume environment

Supporting Production Accountant and accounting team with additional payroll-related tasks and reporting

Qualifications:

Prior experience as a Payroll Accountant on scripted television projects required

Strong working knowledge of entertainment payroll practices and union contracts (IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters, DGA, WGA, etc.)

Experience with SmartStart, SmartTime, and Smartaccounting preferred

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Must be highly detail-oriented and able to work efficiently under pressure

-Digital filing

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-Processing background payroll through Central Casting

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-Preparing documents such as box rentals, daily time sheets, and 401(k) forms for payroll processing, and following up on missing documentation

• Support production accounting team with daily administrative and financial tasks
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all data entry and documentation
• Communicate clearly with internal team members, crew, and vendors
• Assist with filing, organization, and tracking of production documents
• Uphold confidentiality of payroll and financial information

The Assistant Payroll Accountant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

•      Assisting with weekly processing of crew payroll from onboarding through wrap 

• Auditing and reviewing timecards for accuracy, proper coding, and union compliance 

• Ensuring all start paperwork is complete and compliant (I-9, W-4, direct deposit, deal memos, union documents) 

• Tracking and entering payroll data into EP systems; SmartStart, SmartTime, SmartAccounting

• Communicating with department heads and crew to resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner 

• Helping maintain organized and audit-ready payroll files 

• Assisting with union reporting, fringes, and backup documentation 

• Supporting weekly payroll deadlines and helping to ensure smooth submission and approval processes

Responsibilities include but not limited to Payroll, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables including invoicing customers and collection calls, Cash flow management, Bank reconciliations, Journal entries and Property Management of one building.

Review and validate data in GreenSlate, ensuring accuracy across timecards, onboarding, and vendor records

Support weekly payroll processing by tracking and collecting crew, talent, and freelance timecards (including 839, SAG-AFTRA, 700, and non-union), ensuring completeness and accuracy prior to submission

Prepare and maintain ATL start paperwork, contracts, deal memos, and other documentation required for payroll and accounts payable processing

Process accounts payable, including vendor setup, tax form collection (W-9s), invoice review, and payment tracking

Ensure all financial documentation is properly organized and audit-ready

Track commitments, and invoices to support accurate cost tracking

Assist with coding expenses and preparing journal entry support for review by the Production Accountant

Maintain organized digital filing systems for all production finance records

Partner closely with the Production Accountant to support month-end close deliverables and reporting needs

Assist in responding to audit requests and internal reporting needs

Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, credit cards, petty cash and bank reconciliations 

• Manage project-based accounting for multiple commercial productions simultaneously 

• Supervise cost tracking, and variance analysis for each production 

• Ensure accurate and timely client billing, revenue recognition, and cost reporting 

• Oversee payroll processes, including union/non-union freelance crews as well as non-union talent

• Review and approve all union and non-union payroll with payroll company coordinator, ensuring accuracy with union compliance rules and cost allocation with original budgets

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes 

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 

• Produce timely and accurate participation reporting statements for Directors and EPs upon production wrap

• Thorough understanding of corporate/production insurance requirements and claims submissions, serving as the key liaison with our outside insurance provider.

• Review and provide recommendations for legal documents, including agency production agreements, vendor contracts, director employment agreements, foreign production service company agreements, NDAs, etc.

• Manage cash flow forecasting and production funding requirements 

• Effectively communicate with agency business managers to coordinate vendor onboarding, invoicing and follow-up of outstanding receivables

• Coordinate with our local production service providers on foreign shoots for production payments, final actualized accounting reporting as well as talent buyout renewals and related talent agreements

• Serve as lead interface with external auditors, tax advisors, and production partners 

• Continuously refine accounting systems, reporting tools, and workflows to support company growth and operational efficiency 

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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred 

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Mandatory to have prior experience in commercial television production environment

• Experienced performance with ERP (Corporate Accounting) requirements along with project accounting skills, job costing and production financial management

• Proficiency with accounting and industry production software (CAPS+ accounting, Hot Budget, Media Services and/or similar platforms) 

• In-depth knowledge of payroll platforms and union reporting (DGA, IATSE, Teamsters), including successful management of union regulatory compliance audits

• Experience working with agency-driven commercial budgets and proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 

• Possess strong, effective communication skills to collaborate with Executive Producers, Line Producers, and Production Managers on project financial matters.

• Experience improving or implementing accounting workflows and automation tools 

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational ability, and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Excel skills 

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 

• Company sponsored pension plan

• Paid vacation and company recognized holidays 

• A highly collaborative, creatively driven environment 

• The opportunity to work on top-tier commercial productions with industry-leading talent

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How to Apply

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Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in production or entertainment accounting and your approach to managing complex, project-based financial environments.

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NO phone calls please.

Skills:

• Knowledge of union contracts and regulations (television) , including those of SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, WGA and DGA.

• Strong understanding of payroll and accounting practices, including production accounting software such as Entertainment Partners or Cast and Crew.

• Experience with auditing and financial reporting, including the ability to identify errors and discrepancies.

• Ability to use various software applications for data analysis, reporting, and communication, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of union health and pension funds, including how they operate and how to calculate contributions.

• Understanding of production processes and workflows.

• Familiarity with labor laws and regulations related to the entertainment industry.

• Ability to interpret and understand legal documents, such as union contracts and agreements.

• Entering AP
• Handling Petty Cash
• Overseeing Start Paperwork on our digital platform (TIM)

-Keeping Payroll Grid up to date.

-Must be competent with a digital workflow. 100% digital filing system.

• creating/managing Wrapbook payments.
• overseeing transition to a different parent company.
• trafficking invoice and overage payments. 
• creating/managing direct invoice payments

• Manage 2nd's & AP Clerk
• Audit edits
• Rush checks
• JE, DC, Bank Rec
• Good communication skills with other departments and vendors

Responsibilities:

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• Managing the 2nds and clerk
• Auditing edits
• Bank Recs
• Running weekly reports
• DC's and JE's

Responsibilities are: