Accounting Assistant

LHH; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Century City, CA, is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role offers the chance to build your accounting career while gaining exposure in the entertainment industry. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include processing payments, assisting with reconciliations, and providing administrative support to the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; some finance/accounting experience is a plus.
• Entertainment industry exposure is highly valued.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process, batch, and upload incoming payments and assign to appropriate accounts.
• Prepare and distribute checks, wires, and remittances.
• Assist with reconciliations, payment tracking, and vendor/client inquiries.
• Handle distribution of tax documents and other financial statements.
• Support onboarding of new clients, managers, and staff into the accounting system.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Entertainment Industry | Century City, CA

Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Pay: $23–$26/hour, based on experience

About the Role

We’re seeking an Accounting Assistant to join a fast-paced entertainment company in Century City. This is a great contract-to-hire opportunity for someone looking to build their accounting career while gaining exposure in the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, batch, and upload incoming payments and assign to appropriate accounts.
• Prepare and distribute checks, wires, and remittances.
• Assist with reconciliations, payment tracking, and vendor/client inquiries.
• Handle distribution of tax documents and other financial statements.
• Support onboarding of new clients, managers, and staff into the accounting system.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team and elevate issues when necessary.
• Contribute to process improvement and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; some finance/accounting experience is a plus.
• Entertainment industry exposure is highly valued.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to maintain confidentiality.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Entertainment Providers