Production Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

Skybound (Viltrumite Pants, LLC) is seeking an experienced Lead Production Accountant for our TV Animation Studio in North Hollywood. The ideal candidate is happy to be part of a team and is willing and able to handle all tasks, including cost reporting, accounts payable, petty cash, payroll as well as filing. Must have a minimum of 5 years of production accounting experience including budget management and reporting into a broader accounting organization. Skybound benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, commuter benefits, supplemental plans and free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off and tuition reimbursement. This is a non union position.

Responsibilities:
· Prepare and review production cost reports and share consolidated findings to production and finance executives on a weekly basis escalating area of concern.
· Support line producers and production accountants setting up cost report templates for new projects.
· Assist in obtaining all production accounting studio deliverables at delivery completion.
· Manage, monitor and review all costs hitting projects including labor, accounts payable, p-card purchases and petty cash.
· Prepare journal entries related to production allocations.
· Ensure purchases are properly controlled and authorized and that invoices are recorded and paid.
· For actor payments, collaborate with the payroll company to address any issues throughout the payroll cycle, review and approve final reports from the external payroll company.
· A solid understanding of payroll process and labor law.
· Prepare invoices and handle collections.

Competencies:
· Handles confidential information with a high degree of discretion and good judgment.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline drive environment.
· Professional in all interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors, and others.
· Strong analytical, quantitative, and accounting skills, must know Entertainment Partners Smart Accounting