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Assistant Production Accountant

SkydanceSanta Monica, Los Angeles2d ago

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

If you’ve ever dreamt of what the early days of Hollywood must have been like, of what it takes to roll up your sleeves and break new ground, figure out a new process, and to one day say, “I was there when it all began,” then welcome aboard…

For information on Skydance’s privacy practices, see the Skydance U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://skydance.com/privacy-personnel/.

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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.

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

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

The range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $33.75 - $43.27hr. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

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