Accounting Assistant

Company Description

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Job Description

Job Purpose

TERRACE STUDIOS (3 full-time shows and multiple live events) is seeking an Accounting Assistant to work with all day-to-day operations as outlined below.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Data entry as needed, including journal entries for studio charges, and distribution changes as requested by manager.
• Research studio costs and obtain backup.
• Update and distribute various internal Production Finance reports.
• Assist with accounts payable input, research, and reaching out to new vendors for required documents.
• Assist payroll accountant with weekly payroll of union and non-union crew, including split coding of crew hours in Timekeeper system, and tracking and organizing reports on crew working on multiple productions.
• Establish and maintain complete files as needed.
• Scan all documents to Scenechronize and run and manage exception reports.
• Assist with other special projects as required (for example: new season forms and schedules, payment schedules, research payment histories, create and provide reports when requested by other NBCU finance departments and HR, etc.)
• Assist with any accounting duties when others are not available or need assistance.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in accounting or finance, production experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting software, knowledge of Vista 5 and Timekeeper a big plus.
• Experience working in an accounting role for the media/entertainment sector highly preferred.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments under high pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work within a team environment in close quarters.
• Readiness to learn new skills and take on new tasks at any time.

Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $47,000 - $58,000

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City