United Talent Agency

Client Accounting Manager

United Talent Agency

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage receipt and processing of client profit statements and related payments, along with handling any other type of backend compensation
  • Oversee creation and maintenance of client bookings and review data for accuracy and completeness for agents while considering revenue recognition standards
  • Review client profit statements for accuracy, adherence to contract terms, anomalies, discrepancies, and drivers of fluctuations
  • Monitor statement reporting frequencies and generate appropriate period estimates in compliance with FP&A and GAAP guidance
  • Oversight of team members to ensure bookings are correct and client payments are processed accurately, in compliance with all legal, GAAP, and tax requirements
  • Liaise with clients and agents directly on invoices, statements, debits, tax matters (1099, 1042, etc.) and any account questions/concerns they may have
  • Communicate with internal and external parties on all booking matters
  • Provide exceptional customer service to agents and other stakeholders
  • Oversight/approval of activities that are performed at all levels (ex. Batch approvals)
  • Oversee identified funds for the entire department and triage client payment errors
  • Manage any ad-hoc projects and special requests as they come up
  • Implementing process improvements across team and systems and provide status updates to upper management
  • Mapping and understanding all current processes and adhering to best practices (ex. 3 business day turnaround for deposits)
  • Ownership of key controls and best practices
  • Establish close partnership and collaborate on various initiatives for the team
  • Manage whole department team on a daily basis
  • Monitoring and reviewing metrics for all members of the team
  • Regularly syncing with GL and FP&A teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred
  • 6+ years of accounting experience
  • Entertainment experience required, Profit Participations experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with contingent compensation deal terms, reviewing contracts, and understanding profit participation statements
  • Prior experience in a customer service focused role preferred
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and tenacious; to be successful, the role requires persistence and follow-up
  • Excellent in all Microsoft systems and other accounting systems
  • Experience with financial & enterprise systems such as NetSuite
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle very high volume of transactions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent understanding of fundamental accounting principles (Ex. Revenue Recognition)
  • Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels (including management)
  • High-energy level and a proven work ethic. Self-starter with the ability to work independently but also collaboratively
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to processes and procedures while working in a very fast-paced environment
Benefits
  • The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
  • Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
  • The opportunity to do the best work of your career
  • Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
  • Competitive programs to support your well-being
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial analysisrevenue recognitionprofit participationcontract reviewdata accuracyprocess improvementtransaction managementGAAP compliancetax compliance
Soft Skills
customer serviceattention to detailorganizationself-motivationpersistencecommunicationrelationship buildingcollaborationleadershiptime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in Business