Production/Financial Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

MarVista Entertainment, a full service independent studio and distribution company is looking for a Production/Financial Accountant who will excel in a fast-paced & dynamic environment. In this newly created position, the Production/Financial accountant will provide accounting support to MarVista's production department, serving as production accountant for any in-house productions as well as being an integral member of the accounting department for MarVista providing support to the rest of the company. Reports to Controller.

Responsibilities:
Production Accounting:
* Work closely with executive producers and the production office to prepare schedules and budgets for film productions.
* Manage the day-to-day accounting office functions and reporting the project's financial progress against the budgets.
* Calculate finances, cost productions, and control cash flow to ensure payments are made on time and in accordance with agreements and approved budgets.
* During production, evaluate all purchase requisitions, oversee payments, manage payroll, petty cash, and foreign currency (if applicable), and keep accurate financial records.
* Assist with monitoring budgets, analyze costs and expenditures, provide daily and weekly cost reports, as well as cost forecasts that evaluate the financial impact of any production changes.
* Prepare Statement of Account for all productions.
* Perform audits of production accounts.

Financial Accounting:
* Assist with revenue recognition and film cost amortization for monthly close.
* Participate in development of a new forecasting process for the productions including a monthly P&L and variance analysis.
* Assist with financial month end close and daily accounting activity on tight deadlines.
* Monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Cost tracking, coding, and processing invoices and payments.
* Assist with financial analysis and budget preparation.
* Serve in backup capacity for other accounting functions.
* Document accounting and control procedures.
* Other duties and special projects as assigned by Controller or CFO.

Competencies:
* Thorough knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
* Handles confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment.
* Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Listens effectively, transmits information accurately and understandably, and actively seeks feedback.
* Well-organized, self-directed team player. Remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
* Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
* Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.
* Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors and others.
* Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
* Strong analytical, quantitative and financial skills.

Basic Requirements:
* Must have Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* Minimum 3 years prior experience as an accountant
* Experience with accounting software packages as well as budgeting/scheduling software.
* Experience in film production and knowledge of tax, union, guild, and other relevant government regulations
* Strong knowledge and understanding of the production process and experience with budgets
* Skilled with PCs, accounting software, and MS Office including advanced Excel skills