Production Accountant

Illumination•Santa Monica, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Illumination is currently seeking a Production Accountant to join our team in Santa Monica. This position will support the day-to-day operational accounting functions for Illumination’s animated feature films. This role is a dynamic and exciting position at the intersection of our Santa Monica office and Illumination Studios Paris production teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field or equivalent is preferred
2-5 years of related production accounting experience required
Highly detail oriented with strong analytical and communication skills
Handles confidential information with a high degree of discretion and good judgment
Proficiency with Excel required

Nice To Haves

IATSE Local 839 and Local 700 Experience is a plus.
Experience with industry specific accounting programs such as Smart Accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Process cast and crew payroll, accounts payable and all payments related to production
Execute weekly accounts payable for production and studio teams such as, but not limited to: paying invoices, setting up vendors, initiating, and finalizing all paperwork
Prepare cash flow forecasting, funding requests, and funding reconciliations
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Prepare journal entries with supporting backup, ensuring that correct account codes are utilized, and transactions are accurately explained and supported
Highly organized and comfortable performing timely and precise processing of paperwork, records, and file maintenance.
Aid in Production Audits throughout the life of the production
Provide monthly cost reporting support to production team located in Paris, France.
Support residual/guild reporting to production partners post film completion.