Accountant

Stampede Studios; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stampede Studios is seeking an experienced Accountant in Los Angeles to manage financial health by overseeing the month-end close and generating advanced financial reports. The ideal candidate will transform operational data into insights to maximize profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and expertise in QuickBooks Online, with a dynamic range of responsibilities including cost accounting, financial report production, and payroll management.

The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing books in multiple locations.
• Strong computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare KPIs weekly including A/P, A/R, and cash balances.
• Perform cost accounting and measure gross profit for each job.
• Record financial transactions and maintain general ledgers.

Skills

Expert in QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Understanding A/P and A/R

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Google Suite

Job description

About Stampede Studios

Stampede Studios offers a true 360° agency experience, specializing in Creative Marketing, Content and Post-Production Finishing. We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We’re motivated by our world-class partnerships and driven by a desire to see the impact of our work on screens big and small.

Combining decades of knowledge and experience from top talent in the business, we foster an environment where individual growth and creativity is not only encouraged but celebrated. Bottom line, we love what we do, and it shows in our work.

Creative Marketing

Stampede Creative is our award-winning entertainment group, solely focused on delivering bold and intelligent entertainment marketing campaigns. We pride ourselves on collaborating with our clients while providing them with best-in-class creative, strategy and production. We understand that reaching an audience base is critical, but keeping them engaged, interested, and excited is paramount. So, whether it’s promos, print, digital or fully integrated campaigns, we combine creative excellence with proven strategies to drive audience engagement through stories that are fresh, innovative and indelible.

Post-Processing/Finishing

Stampede Post Productions is a full-service finishing company that makes your creative dreams a reality. Always at the forefront of technology, we have all the tools necessary to facilitate your needs from start to finish. From Feature Films and Television Shows to Trailers, Commercials, and EPKs, we can customize a seamless workflow and package that works for your budget. We excel in creating the highest quality media within limited time and financial constraints, while providing an outstanding level of customer service… and we’re always there at the finish!

The Role

Accountants drive the agency’s financial health and strategic growth by ownership of the full-cycle month-end close, advanced financial reporting, and predictive modeling. In this role, you will transform raw operational data into actionable insights, establishing the critical KPIs and forecasts necessary to maximize agency profitability and scale entertainment marketing campaigns efficiently.

What You\'ll Do

• Prepare KPIs on a weekly basis including A/P, A/R, MTD Revenue and cash balances


• Cost accounting and measurement of gross margin and gross profit for each job


• Recording financial transactions


• Weekly updates of QBO


• Weekly updates of general ledger and P&Ls


• Weekly Bank reconciliation


• Weekly Credit Card Reconciliation


• Account Receivables and Account Payable processing and maintenance


• Monitor Cash Flow


• Produce Financial Reports


• Run and maintain payroll system


• Follow up with employees regarding time recording errors or meal break waivers


• Manages with 401k and Union contributions


• Report Union Hours biweekly


• Prepare accurate financials in QuickBooks prior to submission to CPA


• Coordinate tax preparation with outside CPA


• Prepare and deliver year-end 1099’s to freelancers and vendors


• Direct, interact, train, and support billing coordinators.


• Assist HR and Operations as necessary


• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience managing books in multiple locations/offices/departments.


• Computer skills required:
  
  
  
  • Expert in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
  
  
  • Preferred Experience with the rest of Microsoft Office Suite, Rippling, Adobe Acrobat, Google Suite, FileMaker
  
  
  
  

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 65,000 - 85,000 USD per year