Production Accountant

Our client is seeking a Production Accountant that would be responsible for Managing and developing budgets for assigned productions. Acts as a liaison between Financial and Production teams. Works very closely with production team members regarding production budgets and reporting. Tracks financials and reports material changes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and preparation of the annual budget submission.
• Develop and maintain the production templates
• Track Deal Pipeline and submit detailed actual cost reports for production budgets along with weekly margin report and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain detailed travel tracking for productions linked to cost reports and overhead expenditure.
• Review overages for assigned productions and manage billings to ensure timely receipt of cash.
• Prepare journal entries for the assigned production and monitor production accruals. Post entries in the general ledger.
• Use the production accounting system to track all entries and train and assist the production teams to use the production system.
• Forecasting client receipts alongside management of client billings.
• Work alongside production on budget proposals providing guidance on profit share calculation & allocation of internal costs.
• Work on ad hoc projects when required.
• Work with team members coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and related analysis.
• Prepare summaries for talent and production agreements.
• Process and accurately code invoices for the payment on a timely basis.
• Process freelance expense forms ensuring they adhere to contractual obligations or reimbursement policy.

Requirements:

• BS in Accounting and/or Finance
• Industry experience a significant advantage.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Excellent Excel, Word, PowerPoint and presentation skills.