General Staff Jobs

Position: Production Auditor/Accountant

Work Location: Culver City, CA (Open to remote candidates)

Duration: 2 months with potential to extend

Entertainment Industry

ASAP need – Production Auditor/Accountant to train the team on I.A.T.S.E. Proration as well as handle some of the existing Proration audits. More senior level candidate with 5-8+ years of experience, should be very knowledgeable on the industry. Will also work with TV production teams to setup manuals on I.A.T.S.E. Proration guidelines.

I.A.T.S.E. PRORATION SPECIALIST – Short Term Contract

Looking for Production Accountant with vast knowledge and experience with the calculation of I.A.T.S.E. Prorations for both “Away Plans” and “Home Plans”. Person will be required to train designated personnel on how to complete the proration calculations, on how to complete Forms D & F., to help with I.A.T.S.E. Proration Audits that are currently in process and to give insight on other matters pertaining to I.A.T.S.E. Prorations.

ACL Digital

Prestigious Global Media Firm Seeks an Accounts Payable Director

*Reporting to the North American Controller

*Supervising a staff of 5

*Responsible for managing all activities in Accounts Payable for both U.S. and Internationally

*Execute weekly vendor disbursement cycles including (ACH/EFT, wire, check)

*Manages Concur Invoice System administrator

*Oversees tax-related processes tied to vendor payments for both the US and Globally

*Oversee and Improve Accounts Payable Policies & Procedures

*Procurement

*Vendor Management

Qualifications:

*10+ years Accounts Payable Management experience in a global organization

*Strong supervisory/leadership skills

*Experience with Concur & Lawson Systems a big plus

*Expertise in domestic and international currency invoice processing

*Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Degree

*Media, Advertising or Entertainment Experience a Big Plus

Base Salary 135k Plus Bonus & Profit Sharing. Tremendous Benefits, Quality of Life & Opportunity for Growth. Hybrid Schedule.

Atlantic Group

We are excited to partner with a well established TV & Film production company, on their search for a Manager of Finance & Accounting. This is a dynamic and highly visible role for one of the largest production companies in LA.

Who you are:

• A Finance professional who has 5+ years experience Finance & Accounting within a media organization.
• A desire and passion for the entertainment & media industry.
• A self starter, who wants to be part of well established & growing company.
• Superb levels of communication, whilst being analytical.

What you’ll do:

• Ability to navigate Financial Models.
• Manage full P/L, forecasting activities, balance sheet & cashflow statements.
• Hybrid Finance and Accounting experience is a must.
• Ad- Hoc reporting.
• A key part of the month end & quarterly closing activities.

Why join us?

• Established & dynamic team, that is growing.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Generous & highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Great exposure to broader executive team.

Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Hoxton Circle

Senior Accountant

Kavaliro has partnered with an Entertainment Solutions firm in Orlando seeking a Senior Accountant.

Responsibilities:

• Performing general ledger and accounting entries
• Prepare analysis of accounts and bank reconciliations
• Lead month end and year end close procedures and communications with finance leadership
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax filing
• Assist with equity transactions and respective communications to shareholders
• Training new accounting staff
• Assisting business partners with GL related questions and inquiries

Qualifications:

• 5+ years full-cycle Accounting experience
• 3+ years if Public Accounting background
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 1+ year Sage/Sage50 experience
• Strong Excel skills

Schedule:

• Hybrid – 3 onsite/2 remote

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Kavaliro

Company Description

NOW CFO is a leading financial consulting firm specializing in providing strategic financial expertise to clients across various industries. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Income Tax to join our client’s dynamic team. Our client is a prominent Entertainment Group based in Knoxville, TN, operating nationally with a significant presence in 43 states. They are a major player in the industry and poised for further growth. This is a full-time position offering long-term career prospects within the organization.

Summary

As the Director of Income Tax, you will be responsible for managing key tax department functions, including the preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns, as well as providing support for income tax provisions. Your expertise and attention to detail will ensure compliance with tax regulations and enable the organization to optimize its tax strategies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and, if necessary, prepare federal and multi-state income and franchise tax returns, along with all supporting workpapers.
• Review and, if necessary, prepare quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Address and resolve tax notices and handle other miscellaneous tax-related matters.
• Prepare supporting calculations for interim and annual income tax provisions.
• Provide requested tax information to various departments within the organization.
• Ensure adherence to established income tax processes and procedures by overseeing internal control activities.
• Collaborate with the VP of Tax to identify and implement tax planning initiatives and process improvements.
• Supervise a team of staff-level tax accountants.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must demonstrate the ability to perform each essential duty effectively. The following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (mandatory)
• Advanced degree with a focus on U.S. taxation (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in handling consolidated U.S. federal income tax returns, multi-state income tax returns, and income tax accounting (ASC 740)
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• CPA (preferred)

NOW CFO

Junior Accountant

My name is Bill Stevens and I have a new six month plus Junior Accountant position for a major firm whose office locations are in Chicago, Ilinois and Saint Charles, Missouri that could be of interest to you, please review my specification below and I am available at any time to speak with you so please feel free to call me. The work schedule will be a hybrid one, three days a week in the office and two days remote in either of the firms offices. The ideal candidate should also possess a green card or be of citizenship.

This position pays $30.00 per hour on a w-2 hourly basis.

Job Summary:

Financial Operations:

Responsible for ensuring the organization’s transactions are processed accurately and on time for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Travel/Entertainment Expenses.

Establishes and maintains effective communications and co-operation with business customers.

Responsibilities also include providing project accounting support and analysis.

Experience warranted:

General Accounting:

Accounting includes work across multiple areas of Accounting including:

Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, etc.)

Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)

Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.)

The interview process will include an initial telephone or Zoom screening.

Please let me know your interest for this position, availability to interview and start for this position along with a copy of your recent resume or please feel free to call me at any time with any questions.

Regards

Bill Stevens

Senior Technical Recruiter

PRI Technology

Denville, New Jersey 07834

1-973-732-5454 x21

[email protected]

www.PriTechnology.com

PRI Technology

Our client, a well known American Toy Manufacture and Entertainment company is urgently looking to hire an Accountant to join their team on a HYBRID Schedule in East Aurora, NY!

*This is a 6+ month contract with possible extension/conversion on a W2 offering full benefits package *

This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions for General Ledger to ensure the efficient, timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting related field
• CPA is preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience in General ledger, financial reporting, audit related roles
• Experience working in a Global Shared Services Operating Model is preferred
• Experience working with a Business Processing Outsourcing environment is preferred
• History of driving change through innovation and standardization
• Experience with transition management
• Experience utilizing major Enterprise Resource Management System, Hyperion Financial
• Management, Cognos reporting tools; Oracle Financials a plus

What you will be doing

• Monthly financial closes; journals entry prep/review/approvals, reporting, analysis, US GAAP adherence, etc.
• Quarterly and year-end financial closes. Reviewing schedules and forms that are due throughout the year for accuracy. Working with internal and external auditors to get them the information they require.
• Working on special projects as required in the general ledger area (e.g. intercompany, company reorganizations, changes associated with other systems). Pursuing continuous process improvements including identifying and implementing those improvements.
• Work closely with the Business Process Outsourcing team, ensuring cultural alignment to Mattel vision and values – building a consistent and aligned Team (One team mentality)
• Support/Input the development of end state vision for the R2R (Record to Report) organization – inclusive of Global processes, standards, and efficiencies to create target operating model
• Effectively manages and prioritizes strategic initiatives across organization in support of target operating model

Motion Recruitment

Skybound is currently looking for a talented and hardworking Production Artist to join our Editorial team. Potential candidate will report to the Art Director and work alongside graphic designer.

Reports: This position will report to the Creative Director, Editorial

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare press-ready files for print.
• Package and preflight files for release to printers or other media partners.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during print production.
• Provide image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation.
• Prepare images for online and mobile applications.
• Maintenance of digital archive.
• Work within design guidelines to produce additional design collateral
• Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects & marketing strategies
• Additional creative tasks that may arise.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year print production experience, familiar with prepress standards and technically proficient.
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Highly motivated and organized
• Skilled in the areas of typography, layout, and composition.
• Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and MAC Computer systems, and continue to learn new techniques as the software updates are released.
• Handle day-to-day tasks and prioritize as new projects are given, meet deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Resume and portfolio (URL or PDF)

Required experience:

• Graphic Design: 1 year
• Please note this is an entry-level position.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $21/hour

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skybound Entertainment

Our client, a large broadcast media company is urgently looking to hire an Accounts Payable Senior Manager to join their team in New York City

** This will be a 3 month contract with the potential to extend or convert FTE after**

Required Skills & Experience:

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 7+ years’ experience in P2P environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high degree of customer service.

• Experience with and knowledge of financial controls, with varied experience in P2P areas.

• Experience in the entertainment industry preferred.

Desired Experience

• CPA or MBA desirable

• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g. green belt, black belt, master black belt or other) desirable

• Strong self-starter, able to consistently deliver without requiring significant oversight and direction.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of management and customers.

• Advanced Customer Service Skills.

• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, and a clear understanding of how assigned responsibilities impact other processes and the work of other people.

• Previous experience working with remote teams, international experience a considerable plus.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain working knowledge of the industry in addition to the Accounts Payable control framework and processes.

• Understand all aspects of the Accounts Payable function including vendor relations, vendor master data maintenance, invoice processing, disbursements, vendor reconciliations, aged AP items, Help Desk and PCard process.

• Work closely with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider in monitoring service delivery via process metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

• Resolve or advance issues that come through the Accounts Payable Helpdesk.

• Work with vendors, finance teams, and internal customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues.

Continuous Improvements

• Develop documentation on projects.

• Provide recommendations to the Global P2P Global Process Owner (GPO) on process improvement and technology opportunities and operationalize on standardization initiatives.

• Provide input to the Globalize, Standardize and Centralize Roadmap by partnering with the Global P2P GPO and the Financial Systems Strategy Group (FSSG). The roadmap is a multi-year plan that includes ongoing process standardization, simplification and automation opportunities which drive year over year efficiency improvements.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future

Motion Recruitment

About Us:

Once Upon A Time Entertainment is part of the Once Upon A Time family, we work with the world’s leading entertainment companies creating imaginative marketing campaigns to promote theatrical and television/streaming content releases. From eye-popping key art, epic social campaigns to show stopping trailers and everything in between. We are a passionate group of creatives that love what we do. It is embedded in every piece of work we produce, so if this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

The role:

The Once Upon a Time Print and Static Digital Designer and Production Artist will work closely with account, creative and production teams to lead the creative design process based on client and account team direction within supplied print and digital templates on Entertainment Campaigns using approved assets. Candidates with a proficiency in creative production and finishing in addition to design highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow Account team & client instructions to produce digital and print artwork for the entertainment sector.
• Lead the design process for print and static digital materials.
• Work with client services teams to understand clients’ needs.
• Communicate with Accounts Team to create and revise work based on client feedback.
• Adapt artwork for multiple digital platforms and print placements.
• Localise artwork and packaging for global territories.
• Adhere to digital and print specifications and guidelines.
• Deliver projects via multiple upload mechanisms.

Key Requirements:

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator skills are essential. Experience of animation / After Effects desirable.
• Skillset in Key Art Origination/Concepting.
• Able to follow specifications and guidelines studiously.
• Produce Digital and Print artwork to a high standard.
• Home Ent. packaging experience preferred, general packaging exp. is desirable.
• GoogleDocs familiarity and interest in TV and Film is desirable.

Ref: OU094

Once Upon A Time