Finance Coordinator: Payroll & AP Specialist

Illumination; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumination, based in Santa Monica, CA, seeks an accounting professional to support payroll and accounts payable workflows for production and studio teams. This role partners with Overhead, Development and Marketing to ensure timely payroll processing for union and non-union projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a high attention to detail. Experience with Entertainment Partners is a plus and the position emphasizes confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience with Entertainment Partners payroll preferred but not required.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and good judgment.
• IATSE Local 839 and Local 700 experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Illumination’s teams including Overhead, Development and Marketing to process union, non-union, and above-the-line payroll
• Execute weekly accounts payable for production and studio teams such as, but not limited to paying invoices, setting up vendors, initiating, and finalizing all paperwork
• Review and process employee expense reports; perform monthly reconciliation of corporate cards
• Prepare journal entries with supporting backup, ensuring that correct account codes are utilized, and transactions are accurately explained and supported
• Maintain digital filing of all AP and related documentation
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and miscellaneous projects as needed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Related field preferred

Tools

Entertainment Partners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Illumination, based in Santa Monica, CA, seeks an accounting professional to support payroll and accounts payable workflows for production and studio teams. This role partners with Overhead, Development and Marketing to ensure timely payroll processing for union and non-union projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a high attention to detail. Experience with Entertainment Partners is a plus and the position emphasizes confidentiality and