Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support our entertainment client. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is suited for someone who enjoys detail-focused financial work, including tracking participation reporting, reviewing payment activity, and keeping client records current. The position will contribute to billing, reconciliations, and follow-up on outstanding balances while helping maintain organized and accurate accounting documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Review contracts and participation statements to verify financial details and record client-related activity with accuracy and timeliness.

• Maintain up-to-date accounting records for television participation reporting and related payments across assigned accounts.

• Perform routine accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks, including invoice tracking, payment posting, and basic transaction support.

• Follow up on unpaid balances and outstanding client invoices to help resolve discrepancies and improve collections activity.

• Prepare billing information and enter financial data into internal records with a strong focus on completeness and precision.

• Build and update Excel spreadsheets tailored to reporting needs, client requests, and ongoing account analysis.

• Reconcile account activity and banking transactions to identify variances and support clean financial records.

• Assist with journal entries and other foundational accounting tasks that support day-to-day trust accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to interpret financial information from contracts, statements, and payment documentation with careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and maintaining organized spreadsheets for reporting and analysis.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, accounting entries, and general transaction processing.
• Strong follow-up skills with the ability to manage open items, unresolved invoices, and payment-related questions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and responding to client-related requests.
• Background in entertainment, media, or television accounting environments is preferred.
• Availability to work in a hybrid setting in Los Angeles, California and participate in a contract assignment with permanent potential.

Compensation

$24.00-$27.00 Hourly

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