Bookkeeper / Accounting Manager

📋 Description

• Maintain and oversee financial documentation, which encompasses general ledger accounts, journals, and financial statements.

• Manage media-specific financial responsibilities such as royalty payments, talent fees, production expenses, and project-oriented accounting.

• Create, track, and manage organizational budgets for media initiatives, including monitoring expenditures and predicting future costs.

• Supervise the complete cycle of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring prompt payments and collections while managing cash flow effectively.

• Administer payroll operations, including payments to media personnel, contractors, and freelancers, ensuring adherence to employment laws and contractual obligations.

• Execute regular reconciliations of bank statements, media production costs, and other financial transactions to guarantee accuracy and consistency.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, addressing media-related tax matters such as sales tax on media assets and withholding taxes on talent payments.

• Apply project-based accounting methodologies for precise tracking of revenues and expenses associated with individual media projects.

• Generate comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets, for both media projects and the overall company performance.

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and media industry regulations.

• Evaluate financial performance by identifying trends and advising management on cost-saving measures and strategies to enhance financial efficiency in media projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CPA or CMA certification is preferred.

• Over 5 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, particularly within the media sector.

• In-depth knowledge of media production accounting, including royalty payments, talent fees, and project-specific accounting practices.

• Familiarity with US GAAP.

• Experience in creating and analyzing financial reports.

• Proficient with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and financial tools specific to the media industry.

• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and financial operations for media projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Capacity to perform under pressure and handle multiple media projects concurrently.

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting applications.

• Understanding of financial regulations and tax compliance within the media industry.

• Experience with accounting practices for digital media assets, streaming services, or television production.

• Knowledge of international financial regulations pertaining to the media industry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.