Accounting Manager - Media and Entertainment

Career Staffing Talent; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Company perks

Job summary

A growing entertainment organization in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee payroll accounting and ensure general ledger accuracy. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, with a strong focus on payroll compliance and supervising staff. This leadership role will involve enhancing accounting processes to support various operating units. The position includes competitive benefits such as medical coverage, a 401(k), and paid time off. It's an on-site role with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior experience supervising or managing accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll accounting for several legal entities.
• Lead monthly and annual close for assigned entities.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls within payroll and accounting operations.

Skills

Strong background in general ledger and financial close

Direct experience with payroll accounting and compliance

Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, complex formulas)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

🧾 Accounting Manager – Payroll & Accounting Operations

Career Staffing Talent (CST) has been engaged by a growing entertainment organization to hire an Accounting Manager who will take ownership of payroll accounting, general ledger accuracy, and the close process across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for someone who likes structure, enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, and wants to build scalable accounting processes that support multiple operating companies.

Payroll Accounting & Compliance

• Own end-to-end payroll accounting for several legal entities.
• Ensure all payroll activity is correctly recorded in the GL, including allocations and accruals.
• Coordinate multi-state payroll tax filings and maintain required registrations.
• Reconcile all payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages, benefits, taxes, etc.).
• Enhance and monitor payroll controls, approvals, and supporting documentation.

General Ledger & Close

• Lead monthly and annual close for assigned entities.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules prepared by the team.
• Manage intercompany activity and ensure proper eliminations and entries.
• Maintain a clean, well-structured chart of accounts and support GL governance.
• Analyze financial results, research variances, and provide insights to leadership.

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Own the close calendar and drive accountability for key deliverables.
• Implement standardized processes and workflows across operating units.
• Create and maintain written procedures and documentation for recurring tasks.

Controls & Audit Support

• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls within payroll and accounting operations.
• Ensure documentation and reconciliations support accurate, audit-ready financials.
• Assist with external audits and ad hoc information requests.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior experience supervising or managing accounting staff.
• Strong background in general ledger and financial close.
• Direct experience with payroll accounting and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• On-site role based in Jacksonville, FL.
• Monday–Friday, typically accounting hours per week.
• Flexible start/finish within a 7AM–6PM window.

Benefits Include

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Company perks

🏆 Impact of the Role

In this position, you won’t be limited to processing payroll or closing the books. You will play a key role in shaping the accounting infrastructure that supports professional sports and entertainment operations, helping the organization scale with confidence.

If you’re ready to step into a visible leadership role with room to build, refine, and lead, we’d like to hear from you. APPLY TODAY!