Assistant Production Accountant

Skydance•Santa Monica, CA

3d•$34 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Production Accountant directly supports the Production Accountants of various film productions. The primary responsibility of the position is to manage the show Smart Accounting System and all cost uploads, vendor payments, and union payroll.

Requirements

Five years payroll accounting experience
Experience working with 3rd party payroll vendor preferred
Knowledge of Animation process/Animation industry experience a plus
Working knowledge of union pay requirements (e.g., Local 839, Local 700, SAG) a plus
Proficiency in Excel and Smart Accounting
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and security of confidential payroll data
Highly organized, flexible, team player
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Process efile paperwork and maintain files accurately and timely
Process weekly union payroll with EP Payroll processing and posting
Manage show to show crew transfers and staffing profile changes with Human Resources and other team members
Assist with onboarding new hires and crew members from other shows
Accounts Payable, including vendor setup in Smart Accounting and online wire transfers including CashetPay
Help reconcile monthly credit card statements and show Cashet System
Maintain monthly journal entries (non-union payroll, banking and studio paid costs)
Comply with all procedures for invoices, checks and timecard approvals
Escalate problems to Production Accountants when necessary
Provide Production Accountants with possible solutions to problems presented
Identify possible job efficiencies
Process billbacks
Work within the corporate accounting system (Intacct) to book entries and reconciliation
Consistently communicate updates, changes, and questions with Production Accountants, vendors, casting, HR, payroll, and Production employees
Collaborate with SDA (Skydance Animation) Finance team on ad hoc assignments