Trust Accounting Associate, Music

We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accounting Associate to start ASAP. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone beginning their accounting career and interested in entertainment finance, with a focus on television participation reporting and related payment activity. In this role, you will help keep client financial records accurate, support billing and collections processes, and organize data in ways that meet both business and client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Review agreements and participation statements to record financial activity accurately and on schedule.

• Track incoming and outgoing transactions, including support for invoicing, payment processing, and routine accounting updates.

• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on unpaid client funds or open invoices to help maintain timely resolution.

• Enter and maintain financial data within internal records while checking for completeness and accuracy.

• Prepare and update customized Excel reports and spreadsheets based on operational needs and client requests.

• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks tied to television-related trust accounting activity.

• Reconcile account information and investigate discrepancies to support reliable reporting.

• Contribute to billing support and general trust accounting administration for client participation matters.

Qualifications:

• Previous exposure to entry-level accounting work, bookkeeping, or financial operations.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing processes.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare and review accounting entries with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and analyzing financial information.
• Comfortable handling high-volume data entry while maintaining accuracy.
• Background in entertainment, media, or music-related companies is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for payment follow-up and internal coordination.

Compensation

$27.00-$33.00 Hourly

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