Client Accounting Assistant, Below-the-Line/ Production

The Gersh Agency; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The Gersh Agency in Beverly Hills is seeking a Client Accounting Assistant for the Below-the-Line/ Production department. The role will support our Below-the-Line agents and float across the department to fill gaps on day-to-day matters, with growth potential into a Client Trust Accountant position.

The position involves creating invoices, processing payments, maintaining client files, and assisting with bookings and various tasks under agent supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Basic payroll and accounting knowledge or experience (entry level).
• Experience with production accounting is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Savy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Meticulous and accurate with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit invoices.
• Process payments and distribute checks and pay stubs.
• Conduct post-job check-ins with clients.
• Maintain client files and start work documents (I-9, W-4, etc.).
• Enter bookings and support duties as needed by Agents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Entry-level payroll & accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Production accounting

Job description

Client Accounting Assistant, Below-the-Line/ Production

Beverly Hills, CA

Aboutthecompany

Gersh is a leading global entertainment and sports agency, representing a diverse roster of clients across film, television, sports, theater, comedy, branding, publishing, and digital media. As the fastest-growing major agency, Gersh is respected for its hands-on, client-first approach and commitment to driving innovation and success. Following an equity investment from Crestview Partners in 2023 Gersh has advanced its long-term growth plan, acquiring the Digital and Alternative departments of the A3 Agency, and You First - one of the world's top sports and entertainment agencies. With clients at the heart of every growth decision, Gersh is harnessing strategic insights and decades of experience to strengthen its resources, empowering clients to realize success across all areas of the media landscape.

Abouttherole

We are seeking a Client Accounting Assistant for the Below-the-Line/ Production department. This role will support our Below-the-Line agents while also floating across the department to fill in the gaps as needed on day-to-day matters. There is an amazing opportunity for growth with potential to become a Client Trust Accountant.

Duties

• Assist in creating and editing invoices.
• Assist in processing payments including (making copies, scanning, mailing out checks and pay stubs, etc.).
• Assist with conducting post-job check-ins with clients.
• Maintain and update client files and start work documents (I9, W9, W4, etc.).
• Assist with entering bookings and various tasks assigned by Agent Assistants as needed.
• Learn the needs of the department and support where appropriate.
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Basic payroll and accounting knowledge, skills, or experience (entry level) required.
• Experience with production accounting, and/or production preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in finance and accounting preferred.
• Savvy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Meticulous and accurate.

Compensation

$21/hour + Full Benefits

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