Production Accountant

Company: Intercontinental Exchange
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 21, 2023

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Pulse Films is an award-winning, independent, modern-day studio encompassing the development, production, financing, and distribution of cross-platform content for audiences worldwide. Pulse Films HQ is in London with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Berlin. Dedicated to creating moments of culture through innovative storytelling, Pulse Films operates under the following divisions: Film, Television, Branded Entertainment, Music and Commercials and digital. - We are looking for a Production Accountant in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced office environment. Preferably have a thorough understanding of accounting for productions, such as commercial production. The Production Accountant will report directly to the US Head of Finance & Operations, while partnering closely with EP's, production staff & freelancers. Responsibilities:Autonomy overall production finance - maintaining control for several productions at a time. Conduct start-up & wrap meetings with production. Manage, control and report cost manager activity via internal cost reports, and ad-hoc external reporting to clients/departments where required. Point of Contact for Cost Manager within PMI (finance accounting software). Train new hires on Cost Manager. Train Freelance teams on Cost Manager. Liaise directly with Producer or Production Manager to ensure cost managers are complete, accurate and up to date, and critically analyse inputs to keep production costs to a minimum. Provide day-to-day guidance on workflows & enforce Pulse Films accounting procedures. Raise sales invoices for clients and maintain credit control. Prepare Director Profit Share statements & DGA contributions /audits. Handle Payroll audits from CAPS and ensure that they are in line with submitted timecards. Ensure US Head of Finance & Operations is kept updated with forecasted inflows. Support Junior Accountant on production payments. Produce weekly margin reports, Pipeline and Sales Force. Assisting external auditors with queries as required. Oversee all users and projects in the production/accounting system used at Pulse Films . Support month end accounting close (incl. accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations). Keep informed of all union/guild contracts (rates, rules and regulations). Research and track available tax incentives, residuals, and royalties. You have these:Bachelor's degree. Accounting or a Business-related field a plus 2-4 years' experience in production accounting procedures, including actualizing job costs & knowledge of general accounting principles. Previous commercial production accounting experience a plus. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, agency, and vendors. Capability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Strong teamwork collaboration Knowledge of union & non-union production payroll preferred Working at VICE: We want to find people who believe in our mission andgoals and feel inspired to grow while they're here, rather than someone who checks the boxes but isn't invested. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got. VICE Media Group prioritizes the voices, ideas and people that other media companies miss. We believe that innovation is a direct result of diverse, inclusive cultures so we don't just "tolerate" difference s , we celebrate it and see it as essential to our staff, culture, and business. To learn more read the VICE Guide to VICE . VICE Media Group is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer:VICE Media (VICE.com, VICE Studios, VICE TV, Virtue, VICE News, Refinery29, PULSE Films, i-D) is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with. In alignment with our Core Behaviors and to ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know by contacting Accommodations@vice.com . We will work together to best meet your needs. - This position is not eligible to be performed in Colorado. Candidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than -@ vice.com -purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate , and you should not engage. The salary range is subject to change and may be amended in the future. Experience, education, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. New York/California: 60,000 - 85,000 USD About UsC andidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than -@ vice.com -purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate , and you should not engage. If you currently work for VMG, please return to Workday and apply through the Internal Career Site.ABOUT VICE MEDIA GROUP Launched in 1994, VICE Media Group has offices in 35 cities across the globe with a focus on five key businesses: VICE.com, an award-winning international network of digital content; VICE STUDIOS, a feature film and television production studio; VICE TV, an Emmy-winning international television network; a Peabody award-winning NEWS division with the most Emmy-awarded nightly news broadcast; and VIRTUE, a global, full-service creative agency with 25 offices around the world. VICE Media Group's portfolio includes Refinery29 , the leading global media and entertainment company focused on women; PULSE Films , a London-based next-generation production studio with outposts in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Berlin; and i-D , a global digital and quarterly magazine defining fashion and contemporary culture.
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