Staff Accountant

Overview

Artists First is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to expand its accounting team. Based in Los Angeles, this position will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be primarily responsible for month-end close, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
• Overall accounting responsibility for the recording and payment of all incoming and outgoing client and 3rd party payments.
• Manage the entire accounts payable process.
• Manage daily accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting including review of journal entries, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, and coding of all employee expense reports and credit card statements.
• Liaise with clients and managers directly on invoices, statements, tax matters, and any questions/concerns they may have as needed.
• Proactively identify, recommend, and drive improvements in accounting processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and perform special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in accounting.
• Minimum 2+ years relevant work experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Experience in the entertainment industry and with entertainment accounting preferred.
• Strong organization skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles (e.g., Revenue Recognition).
• A strong sense of accountability with a whatever it takes to get the job done mentality. We are a small team and must wear multiple hats.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products including advanced skills in Excel (V Lookups, Pivot Tables).
• Experience with financial & enterprise systems such as Sage Intacct preferred.

Artists First is a leading talent management and production company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. We produce TV shows and feature films as well as represent and manage the careers for some of the finest actors, writers, directors, and producers in the entertainment industry. Our unique culture and care for each other and our clients are just some of the reasons why Artists First is among the entertainment industry's best places to work.

The company has been in business for over 25 years and continues to be an extremely competitive, vibrant, and cutting-edge management company within the industry.