Assistant Production Accountant

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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