Entry Level Accountant

We are looking for an Entry-Level Accountant to join a fast-paced entertainment finance team supporting the Motion Pictures business in Los Angeles, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting specialist who is confident managing receivables activity, resolving outstanding balances, and maintaining accurate financial records in a high-volume environment. The role calls for someone who communicates well with both internal partners and external clients, stays organized under pressure, and brings a service-minded approach to follow-through and problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable activity for motion picture-related accounts, including preparing invoices, tracking open items, and helping ensure timely payment collection.

• Perform frequent account reconciliations across a large volume of transactions, researching discrepancies and resolving issues with accuracy and urgency.

• Follow up on outstanding balances with internal stakeholders, agents, and other external contacts using clear and effective communication.

• Record and review accounting entries to support clean financial reporting and accurate trust accounting records.

• Assist with bank reconciliations and related cash activity to confirm transactions are properly matched and documented.

• Maintain organized documentation for billing, collections, and reconciliation work to support audit readiness and internal review.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to address account questions, clarify payment details, and improve day-to-day financial follow-up.

• Contribute to special accounting projects and process-related tasks as needed within a deadline-driven entertainment environment.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a high-volume setting, preferably within entertainment, media, agency, payroll, or a related services environment.
• Hands-on experience with accounts receivable, invoicing, collections follow-up, and account reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, accounting entries, and general transactional accounting processes.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with internal teams and external clients.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a consistent track record of producing accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment, curiosity, and the confidence to ask thoughtful questions when resolving financial issues.
• Familiarity with tax-related documentation or contract-related financial processes is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliation and reporting.

Compensation

$25.00-$26.00 Hourly

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