Client Accounting Assistant, Digital

The Gersh Agency; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 69,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The Gersh Agency in Beverly Hills seeks a Client Accounting Assistant for the Digital department to support our digital agents and float across the team as needed on daily matters.

Knowledge of accounting in the digital landscape (creators, influencers, celebrities) is preferred; growth potential toward a Client Trust Accountant role exists within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Basic payroll and accounting knowledge, skills, or experience (entry level) required.
• Experience with digital accounting, and/or digital 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and editing invoices.
• Assist in processing payments including copying, scanning, and mailing checks.
• Assist with post-job check-ins with clients.
• Maintain and update client files and start work documents (I9, W9, W4).
• Enter bookings and various tasks assigned by Agent Assistants.
• Learn department needs and support where appropriate.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Accounting knowledge

Digital accounting interest

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Meticulous and accurate

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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 Digital department. This role will support our Digital 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. Knowledge of accounting within the digital landscape (including creators, influencers, celebrities, athletes and personalities), is preferred.

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 digital accounting, and/or digital 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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