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Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Accounting & Finance
burbank, ca, usa
Posted on Jul 20, 2024

At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew

About Cast & Crew
We grew from a modest small business in 1976 to be the premiere provider of entertainment technology and solutions, staying true to our mission of modernizing content production and leading the digital transformation within the industry. Our cloud-based solutions and industry expertise help streamline the entire production lifecycle and have revolutionized how content is made. We now have a global workforce across a host of storied brands, spanning all areas of produced and live entertainment, from film, television, streaming, to advertising, live events, and short-form.


Accountant

Regular Full-Time

Position Overview

The Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting specific business divisions and is responsible for monthly close tasks, financial reporting, bank account reconciliations, and assisting with audits and special projects.

Core Responsibilities

  • Perform necessary entries required for the monthly closing of the assigned business divisions.
  • Analyze and record lending activities, including maintaining loan schedules for the lending business.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including budget/forecast comparisons and prior period analyses.
  • Conduct bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations for selected GL accounts, addressing non-cash items.
  • Assist with the preparation of schedules required for the external financial audit and tax preparation.
  • Serve as a key contact for auditors' inquiries, providing necessary information and documentation.
  • Create and update desktop procedures for all assigned tasks, ensuring consistent and efficient processes.
  • Contribute to various ad hoc projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Key Qualifications

  • An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in top-tier ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar.
  • Strong command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, including IF statements, Macros, Pivots, and VLOOKUP.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a structured accounting department.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Capable of organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet daily deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the financial services (e.g., banking) industry is a plus.
  • Prior experience with a Big 4 CPA firm or large national firm is preferred.

Special Work Conditions

  • Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.
Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
The compensation range for this position is:
$67,000$72,000 USD

Benefits

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CA residents: Your personal information may be collected in connection with certain services provided by Cast & Crew or its affiliated companies. A summary of your California privacy rights can be found at: https://www.castandcrew.com/privacy-policy/

Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.