Entertainment Accounting Associate (Payroll & AP)

Lancesoft; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft places an Accountant I in Hollywood, CA to support CBS Studios on a 9+ month onsite assignment. You will verify contract terms, process payment requests, and maintain documentation to support audits while collaborating with HR and production teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Oracle or similar systems. This position is onsite in Hollywood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or payroll operations, preferably in the entertainment industry.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Oracle, Smart View, or Entertainment Partner system is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests by verifying contract terms and updating payment schedules accordingly for CBS Studios.
• Development and Overhead Review weekly payroll and timecard data to ensure accuracy and completeness for term deal employees.
• Code accounts payable transactions for term deal and overhead expenses, securing necessary approvals and ensuring timely payments.
• Collaborate with HR and production teams to support term deal requirements and assist other studio departments as needed.
• Partner with Contract Administration to resolve vendor setup issues and support vendor onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to Smart Accounting systems.
• Maintain accurate working files and documentation to support financial audits and reporting.

Skills

Finance/Payroll experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Oracle

Smart View

Entertainment Partner

Job description

Lancesoft places an Accountant I in Hollywood, CA to support CBS Studios on a 9+ month onsite assignment. You will verify contract terms, process payment requests, and maintain documentation to support audits while collaborating with HR and production teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Oracle or similar systems. This position is onsite in Hollywood.