Senior Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

We are hiring a full-time Senior Accountant to head the accounting department of a major entertainment company.

The ideal candidate is a hardworking, positive person who is capable of succeeding in a fast-paced environment. They must be punctual, a self-starter, and respect privacy, as much of the information they will be working on and have access to deals with sensitive information concerning high-profile individuals and projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Company payroll.

Company taxes/filings.

Accounts Receivable & Billing.

Manage separate client accounts, including income, commissions, royalties owed and profit participations.

Monitor, track, and recoup international royalties owed to company/clients.

Review agreements to identify invoicing requirements, payment terms, billing milestones, and other contractual obligations from clients and buyers.

Maintain organized documentation and supporting records for invoices, payments, and third-party agreements.

Review client contracts with third-parties to determine monies owed.

Monitor contractual milestones and communicate upcoming billing periods to ensure timely invoicing and payment.

Provide regular and frequent check-ins with agents and clients to share payment status and address any outstanding issues.

Responsible for online reporting to third party accounts, and other agency/governments where required.

Prepare and issue customer invoices in accordance with contractual terms and billing schedules.

Print weekly reports of outstanding payments and follow up accordingly.

Qualifications:
Proven experience in a client accounting, payments, or finance operations role within a fast-paced environment.

Prior experience as Digital Accountant, Trust Coordinator or Accounting Assistant/Clerk at a talent agency is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of payment processes, banking platforms, and financial controls.

Ability to self-motivate and drive performance and accountability.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments and seniority levels.

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Salary commensurate with experience.