Accountant

Accountant PMOUNTJP00001883 * Hourly pay: $45/hr * Worksite: Leading digital streaming network (Los Angeles, CA 90028 - Onsite) * W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL * 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment A leading digital streaming network seeks an Accountant I to support accounts payable, payment processing, term deal payroll review, and month-end close activities for studio development and overhead operations. Accountant Responsibilities: * Process payment requests by verifying contract terms and updating payment schedules for studio development and overhead, while checking payment status and monitoring payment deadlines. * Code accounts payable transactions for term deal and overhead expenses, process expense reports and purchase orders, review account coding, and secure necessary approvals to ensure timely payments. * Review weekly payroll and timecard data for term deal employees to ensure accuracy and completeness, and collaborate with HR and production teams to support term deal requirements and assist other studio departments as needed. * Partner with Contract Administration to resolve vendor setup issues, troubleshoot onboarding issues, and support vendor onboarding and offboarding processes. * Assist with month-end close activities related to Smart Accounting systems, compile backup for journal entries, prepare reconciliation workbooks, and maintain accurate working files, electronic filing, and documentation to support financial audits and reporting. Accountant Qualifications: * 2+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or payroll operations. * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. * Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, including consolidating files and extracting information from contracts. * Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. * Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. * Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. * Finance or accounting experience in the entertainment or media industry, particularly production entertainment, is preferred. * Experience with Oracle, Smart View, or Entertainment Partners systems is preferred. Shift: * 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.