Assistant, Accounting

Paylocity; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Artist Group (IAG) seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Director and growing finance team. You will handle clerical tasks, data entry, and routine accounting duties in a fast-paced entertainment industry environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with QuickBooks, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and the ability to work independently are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook and 10-key.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication to interact with customers and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks amid changing department/company needs.
• Discretion with sensitive and confidential information.

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

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

10-key

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

QuickBooks/Bookkeeping understanding

Tools

QuickBooks

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 neededAssist 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.