Skydance Animation is seeking an Assistant Production Accountant that directly supports the Production Accountants of various film productions. The primary responsibilities of this position is to manage the show(s) Smart Accounting System and all cost uploads and vendor payments.
Responsibilities:
Process e-file paperwork and maintain files accurately and timely
Support Payroll Manager with weekly EP Payroll processing and posting
Manage show to show crew transfers with Human Resources and other team members with staffing profile changes
Assist with onboarding crew members from other shows or new hires
Accounts Payable; including Vendor setup in Smart Accounting and online wire transfers
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
Elevate problems to Production Accountants when necessary
Provide Production Accountants with possible solutions to problems presented including proactively identifying possible job efficiencies
Process billbacks
Work within the corporate accounting system (Intacct) to book entries and reconciliation
Consistently, professionally, clearly, concisely, timely, and accurately communicate with Production Accountants, Vendors, Casting, Human Resources, Payroll, and Production employees
Collaborate with Skydance Animation Finance team on ad hoc assignments
Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data
Qualifications:
5 years of payroll accounting experience
Experience with Entertainment Partners (system)
Comfortable working in Excel and EP Smart Accounting
Knowledge of animation process and/or animation industry experience
Working knowledge of union pay requirements (e.g., Local 839, Local 700, SAG)
Highly organized, flexible, team player
Strong communication skills
$33.65 - $50 / per hour
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