Production Accountant

Warner Bros. Discovery

Production Accountant responsible for processing accounts payable and freelance invoices for various productions. Partnering with management to ensure smooth financial operations across development and production phases.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeBurbank • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,900 - $139,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with WBA Production Management and other Service Depts. to Process Accounts Payable and Freelance invoices for Series, Long form and Shorts in all phases of Development & Production.
Responsible for multiple series and long form productions.
Review Contracts, Smartsheets, Schedules, Talent Agreements, SOW’s, Purchase Orders, Inter-Company transactions.
Process Local 839 homework payments for Artists.
Partner with Production Management or Contract Admin to submit all necessary documents to WFA/Global Payroll.
Submit tickets to Service desk to resolve outstanding issues.
Review Overseas animation vendor contracts.
Review vendor portal for smooth payment processing.
Process milestone invoices according to SOW.
Research and resolve outstanding payment issues.
Process all invoices for Post Production and Music payments.
Review Purchase Orders and Contracts / SOW.
Resolve mismatches and payment issues.
Update and maintain payment trackers and outstanding commitments.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years previous accounting experience required.
2 years previous TV production accounting or animation accounting background strongly preferred.
BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
Must have understanding of foreign exchange calculations.
Proficiency in accounting software, including Excel and Smart Accounting or PSL.
Knowledge of SAG, and IA pay practices preferred (IA 839 and IA 700).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully.
Must have professional demeanor and possess the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must have the ability to pay close attention to details.
Must have the ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
Must have the ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize assignments.
Must have excellent follow-through and ability to find and utilize all resources available.
Must be able to work in fast paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
an employee wellness program
life and disability insurance
a retirement savings plan
paid holidays and sick time and vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting principlesforeign exchange calculationsaccounting softwareExcelSmart AccountingPSLinvoice processingcontract reviewpayment trackingSOW

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsability to work independentlyteam collaborationprofessional demeanorconfidentialityability to prioritizefollow-throughadaptability

Certifications

BA/BS degree in AccountingBA/BS degree in Finance