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Staff Accountant

Full-time

Onsite • Los Angeles, CA

Role Overview:

Staff Accountant: This detail-oriented position requires excellent organizational skills; professional interaction with management personnel, vendors, and clients at all levels; the ability to work efficiently, accurately, and effectively under pressure; and the ability to complete and prioritize tasks promptly. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in building processes for GAAP accounting. Maintaining current knowledge of accounting trends in the entertainment industry is essential for this position. This person must be self-motivated and able to multitask.

Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant maintains financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts. Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations, and assist with monthly close processes. Maintain accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury documentation and conduct internal audits. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Meet processing and reporting deadlines. Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits. Ensure compliance with GAAP. Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting as needed.

Qualifications:

• A minimum education level of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and NetSuite
• Music industry experience or Comedy industry experience is a PLUS.

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