Assistant, Accounting

Independent Artist Group (IAG); New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Artist Group (IAG) is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Director with clerical and accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment in New York. You will help prepare and maintain records, process bank deposits, reconcile daily activity, and assist with various accounting projects.

The role requires proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with basic accounting tasks and clerical support.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook and 10-key data entry.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support.
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.
• Prepare bank deposits and daily reconciliation.
• Mail checks, file, make copies and scan as needed.
• Assist with various projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Independent worker

Customer/vendor communication

Task prioritization

Discretion with information

Education

General understanding of QuickBooks/Bookkeeping

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

10-key

QuickBooks/Bookkeeping

Job description

Description

About Us

Independent Artist Group (IAG) was launched upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (AGI) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with AGI’s reputation as the premiere independent Music Touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts, as well as cutting-edged emerging music and comedy artists.

The result is a powerful new voice in full-service artist representation that combines our entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple business lines and platforms, with our renowned deal making acumen and rich industry relationships our agents provide.

What We Are Looking For

This position will assist our Accounting Director providing administrative and general accounting support to our growing accounting team.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide accounting and clerical support
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits and daily reconciliation
• Mail checks, file, make copies and scan as needed
• Assist with various projects
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook at 10-key
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy
• Self-starter who can take responsibility and work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required in order to work with customers and vendors. Strong people skills needed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks as needed to accommodate changing department/company needs.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Education and Experience:

• General understanding of Quickbooks/Bookkeeping

IAG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.