Accounting Clerk Production Jobs

Company Description

*** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast *** Universal's commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Production Finance Accounting Clerk supports the VP Production Finance, liasons with film productions, and processes payments thru internal *** U systems. The position deals with highly confidential financial and proprietary information and interacts with all levels of the Studio including Senior Management, Physical Production, Post-Production, VFX, Tax, Development, Business Affairs, Legal and other business units of the Company.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare pre-production payroll and production prep period accounting documents
• Assist in the gathering and submission of tax documents necessary for vendor setup and proper tax reporting.
• Assist in forecasting production funding for Production Finance
• Reconcile cash actuals for Production Finance for submission to the FP&A group
• Update production incentive forecast and analysis for various projects
• Work with Comcast Treasury to open production bank accounts
• Establish foreign exchange spreadsheets, estimate FX currency gain/loss, coordinate forward currency purchases with Treasury
• Manage production wire transfers and various invoices with follow up and confirmation
• Maintain a log of all production wire transfers
• Establish new show accounting office set up
• Prepare and send new show production packets & system orders
• Interface with all production accounting offices
• Assist with update of Production Status Report
• Prepare journal entries for studio charges
• Research studio costs and obtain backup
• Distribute all incoming production accounting reports and related documents
• Update and distribute various internal Production Finance reports
• Serve as Studio point of contact for questions from production regarding general company policies and procedures
• Serve as a back-up for more sophisticated functions in the absence of the more senior Finance executives that it supports
• Organize travel and reconcile T&L expenses
• Provide administrative support to the VP Production
• General office maintenance, including filing of confidential documentation
• Assist and/or coordinate other special projects as required (for example: funding reconciliations, bank reconciliations, implementation of new procedures, etc)

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic and high volume administrative role within the entertainment industry, ideally with some analytical responsibilities
• Must be excellent and proficient with PC and Microsoft Office software is mandatory, including PowerPoint
• Candidates must be motivated, extremely organized and detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality for highly sensitive materials and details is key
• Strong follow through and able to anticipate issues before they arise
• Ability to multitask and juggle many competing priorities efficiently
• Excellent critical thinking skills

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through *** to be considered
• Must be willing to join the L174 Union
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Previous Production Experience (television or film) preferred.Knowledge of any industry specific accounting or scheduling programs a plus.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary: $28.883

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.

Company Description

*** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

TERRACE *** (3 full-time shows and multiple live events) is seeking an Accounting Assistant to work with all day-to-day operations as outlined below.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Data entry as needed
• Research studio costs and obtain backup.
• Update and distribute various internal Production Finance reports.
• Establish and maintain complete files as needed.
• Scan all documents to Scenechronize and run and manage exception reports.
• Assist with other special projects as required (for example: new season forms and schedules, payment schedules, research payment histories, create and provide reports when requested by other *** U finance departments and HR, etc.)
• Assist with any accounting duties when others are not available or need assistance.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in accounting or finance, production experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments under high pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work within a team environment in close quarters.
• Readiness to learn new skills and take on new tasks at any time.

Application Information:

• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $47,840 - $58,240.

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.

Job Summary:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of *** , you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of *** , defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

As the Assistant Accountant, this role will support the delivery of best practice financial accounting practices to support *** *** Australia, located in Moore Park. *** *** Australia is a motion picture studio designed and tailored for *** motion picture productions as well as third party television and motion picture productions companies.

Occupying a 32-acre site and providing facilities of the highest industry standards, the studio features eight sound stages, several production offices, workshops and hosts over 60 independent entertainment industry businesses. The history of the site provides an eclectic mix of new and old buildings, and manicured landscapes create proportion and space.

The successful applicant will be a diligent self-starter who can take ownership of the role and assist in driving the company forward.As someone who is detail oriented and understands the importance of customer service, your financial reporting will be prompt, accurate and add value to the business.You have a desire for continuous improvement in functions, processes and reporting. Our Finance team is a small team looking for a dedicated team player.

Your day to day will look like, but not be limited to:

• Accounts payable processing, including EFT payments
• Accounts receivable processing and billing
• Cash management, including cash receipts
• Purchase order administration
• Job Costing analysis and reconciliations
• Internal control compliance
• Liaise with the *** *** team to ensure all information is provided to the finance team on a timely manner

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualified in Accounting, or similar field
• 1 -2 years of experience
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to work to multiple deadlines
• Self-starter - enjoys solving problems and initiating solutions - takes responsibility and has a can do attitude
• Excellent time management with the ability to deliver to short lead times, under pressure when necessary
• Ability to work in a team and stay calm through change
• Confident and professional communication

Additional Information:

*** can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.[Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

This is unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination then apply now!

*** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** (Australia) P/L , which is part of a business we call *** *** & Entertainment Distribution .

Company Description

*** Universal, a Comcast Corporation, and is one of the world's leading *** and entertainment companies in the development,production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a globalaudience.Foralmostacentury,Universalhasbeenknownforitsdiverseslateoffilms,includingclassicssuchas TheJurassicParkseries,Minions, MammaMia,FastandFuriousandBourne.

UniversalPicturesInternational(UPI)ownsandoperatesdirecttheatrical marketing and distribution of feature films inmanylocations around the globe including Australia & New Zealand. Locally in Australia Universal Pictures also holds the distribution rights for *** Bros theatrical product.

Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is to provide specialist accounting and financial support and assist in ensuring that all statutory, tax and management reporting requirements are met for Theatrical businesses

For Theatrical this includes :

• Receiving and coding of invoices
• Approving travel and expense claims in Concur
• Assisting with month end processes
• Management of overhead and other accruals including preparation of Management Summary
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts with appropriate supporting documentation for GBS/Blackline reconciliations
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Preparing of bank reconciliations for all entities
• Assisting with Cash Flow Analysis for all entities
• Invoicing intercompany recharges
• Preparing and Sending OH reports to Sub-entities
• Preparing Mark-up Intercompany and sending at month end for sub-entities
• Liaising with their Finance team for any requests/questions
• Undertaking all other duties as allocated by the Financial Controller or the Finance Managers
• Review and Management of old purchase orders
• End to end bookkeeping of sub-TV business UTV
• Assisting and reporting for the *** bros Licensee deal
• Preparing BAS returns and lodging them on time
• Conducting accounting analysis as required
• Ensuring on-going self-development

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (CA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial management including month end processes and fixed assets
• Good reconciliation, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a team and supporting the business with appropriate accounting and financial information
• Experience of working with Accounts Receivable
• Good computer literacy, strong Excel and SAP experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Very good interpersonal & communication skills - ability to deal with people at all levels
• Good organisational skills and follow up of outstanding issues
• Hands on, confident, self-starter

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.