The Finance Associate supports accounting operations in the entertainment industry by managing A/P, payroll, budgeting, and vendor coordination, requiring a strong accounting background.
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
We are working with an entertainment/production company based in West Los Angeles who is seeking a Finance Associate to support accounting operations, production finance, and business affairs activities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is interested in working in film/TV and is comfortable wearing multiple hats.
Key Responsibilities
- Process A/P, journal entries, invoices, and bank reconciliations within the ERP system
- Manage vendor records, expense tracking, and corporate card reconciliations
- Support payroll processing for talent and internal staff
- Assist with budgeting and monthly reporting for development projects
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports
- Track and manage participation reporting and revenue receipts
- Coordinate with external vendors and partners on payments and deal terms
- Review and track legal agreements, including contracts related to project development
- Support business affairs with contract tracking and payment schedules
- Assist with general administrative and office coordination tasks
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience (entertainment or production environment preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and Excel
- Familiarity with production accounting tools is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in the entertainment industry and ability to manage multiple priorities
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Top Skills
Erp Systems
Excel
Gaap
Sage Intacct
GHJ Los Angeles, California, USA Office
700 S. Flower St., Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
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