Trust Accounting Associate, Follow Up (Books)
About The Position
We are seeking a professional to strengthen the accounting team. This position will be focus on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist decision-making. This is a perfect opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic accounting environment. The primary responsibility of the Accounting Associate is to ensure timely invoicing and collection of client payments. Responsibilities will include basic accounts receivable/account payable duties, follow-up on client monies/outstanding invoices, data entry, billing. The Accounting Associate will also create and manage Excel spreadsheets customized to client needs and requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years Finance/Accounting experience
- Experience reconciling accounts, statements, etc. and resolving discrepancies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well with a team and represent the culture of the company
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to succeed in a fast paced, highly demanding, high volume, dynamic, corporate environment
- Unimpeachable integrity and can be trusted to maintain confidential information
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- 10-key by touch
- Typing – 45 wpm min
- Good organizational skills; able to multi-task
- Will take initiative; ask for more work if needed
Nice To Haves
- Entertainment experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Review contracts/bookings reports to ensure accurate information is inputed into the accounting system
- Investigate held checks or wires with client team to submit missing bookings
- Help agents and assistants with coordinating booking report submission questions
- Perform other accounting tasks as requested by Supervisors and management
- Escalate collection of missing booking reports, to Trust Accounting Supervisor, if no response in in a timely manner
- Maintain communication with agents, assistants, managers, attorneys, studio contacts and the trust department; which will include in person meetings
- Perform month end close tasks for A/R – book revenue according to the revenue recognition policies and closing schedules are updated
- Perform accurate monthly billing adjustments, and the handling of billing questions and discrepancies
- Support the accounts receivable budget process by providing information and identifying variances; implement corrective actions
- Conduct monthly training for new agent assistants, including familiarizing them with trust accounting functions, as well as how to submit bookings
- Responsible for identifying and collecting on past due balances while maintaining positive relationships with our customers/clients
- Support with special projects, company initiatives and/or process improvements initiatives
- Collect/upload profit statements/update booking/invoicing supplier grids
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
