Senior Accountant - Cast & Crew
Burbank, CA
About the Job
At Cast & Crew, we've empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production's best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew
About Cast & Crew
We grew from a modest small business in 1976 to be the premiere provider of entertainment technology and solutions, staying true to our mission of modernizing content production and leading the digital transformation within the industry. Our cloud-based solutions and industry expertise help streamline the entire production lifecycle and have revolutionized how content is made. We now have a global workforce across a host of storied brands, spanning all areas of produced and live entertainment, from film, television, streaming, to advertising, live events, and short-form.
Senior Accountant
Regular Full-Time
Position Overview
The Senior Accountant is a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for performing advanced level accounting tasks. This position plays a key role in the monthly close process for the FTVS, Advertising, and Live Entertainment business divisions, focusing on revenue recognition, gross profit calculations, as well as supporting the rebate process. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will also handle complex accounting tasks and occasionally review the work of lower-level staff. The role requires a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and proficiency in using top-tier ERP systems, such as Oracle or SAP.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform monthly journal entries, with a focus on revenue recognition and gross profit calculations, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain rebate schedules, including accruals, processing, and payments. Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for accurate rebate recording.
- Utilize data warehouse tools to analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with the FP&A team to ensure accurate tracking of client-specific revenues and costs in the general ledger.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of non-cash GL accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Ensure timely balancing and settlement of intercompany transactions.
- Assist in preparing gross profit reports and conduct financial analysis as needed.
- Prepare schedules and provide necessary information to external auditors.
- Support other ad-hoc projects and duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
- Top Tier ERP system experience (Oracle, SAP, etc.) required
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Excel champion (If Statements, Macros, Pivots, VLOOKUP)
- Requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in a structured accounting department
- Possesses excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders
- Exhibits strong analytical skills with ability to concisely and clearly summarize complex financial analyses
- Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks under daily deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer public accounting experience
- Prefer entertainment (production, live events) experience
Special Work Conditions
- Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.
Benefits
Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CA residents: Your personal information may be collected in connection with certain services provided by Cast & Crew or its affiliated companies. A summary of your California privacy rights can be found at: https://www.castandcrew.com/privacy-policy/
Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
