Jr. Staff Accountant

cinespace studios; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

Cinespace Studios is seeking a detail-oriented Jr. Staff Accountant to join our finance team in a hybrid capacity in Chicago, IL, with potential locations in Atlanta, GA, or Wilmington, NC.

You will manage core accounting processes across AP, AR, cash, and reconciliations, applying GAAP to support timely month-end close. You will partner with operations, sales, and external vendors, ensuring accurate records, clear communications, and a proactive approach to improving processes and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and full accounting cycle.

Responsabilités

• Review vendor invoices against contracts and POs, code to GL and accrue, approve for payment.
• Analyze AR aging, investigate past-due balances, and recommend collection actions or reserves.
• Ensure AP/AR subledgers reconcile to GL and resolve differences.
• Oversee daily cash activity and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare accruals, prepaid and adjusting entries per GAAP and close schedules.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve pricing/PO issues and coordinate with vendors.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

AAS in Accounting

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Description du poste

• Location 2621 W 15th Pl., Ste 200,Chicago, IL, 60608,United States
• Base Pay $48,000.00 - $71,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

About Cinespace Studios

Cinespace Studios is a premier studio campus platform serving the film and television industry with world-class sound stages, production facilities, and creative spaces. It is our mission to be the production home and trusted partner to the world’s leading creatives. As one of the world’s largest operators, Cinespace has a global network spanning six strategic locations—Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, Wilmington (NC), and Studio Babelsberg in Germany—with over 115 active stages. Our diverse portfolio includes state-of-the-art, purpose-built, and heritage stages, ready to accommodate productions of any scale for a worldwide creative clientele.

Cinespace is more than stage space. The media industry is evolving, and we know things move fast on set. That’s why we are committed to anticipating and adapting to the needs of each production. Each Cinespace campus is deeply integrated with its local community, enabling us to provide a unique and comprehensive service level. Our strong relationships with preferred vendor networks supplement our studio capabilities, offering support for production workforce and creative visions.

Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented, eager-to-learn Jr. Staff Accountant to join our finance team in a hybrid capacity. In this role, you will own core accounting processes across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and account reconciliations, applying GAAP to analyze, record, and reconcile activity and support an accurate, timely month-end close.

Beyond the technical requirements, we are looking for an individual with a strong desire to learn, grow, and proactively expand their accounting skillset. You will support the month-end close process and serve as a key collaborative point of contact for internal operations, sales teams, external vendors, and customers.

Why This Role Matters

As a Jr. Staff Accountant, you are the financial engine that keeps our daily operations running smoothly. By ensuring payables and receivables are accurately recorded, reconciled, and analyzed, you directly protect our cash flow and ensure our vendors and customers stay happy. Your work bridges accounting, sales, and operations, helping break down silos and ensure financial accuracy across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Review vendor invoices against contracts and purchase orders, determine GL coding and accrual treatment, approve for payment, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Analyze accounts receivable aging, investigate past-due balances, and recommend collection actions or reserve adjustments to the Accounting Manager.
• Ensure the AP and AR subledgers reconcile to the general ledger, and research and resolve any differences.

Cash & Reconciliations

• Oversee daily cash activity and research and resolve unapplied or unidentified receipts.
• Own monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, proposing adjusting entries as needed.
• Identify and investigate variances or missing transactions, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

Month-End Close

• Prepare accrual, prepaid, and adjusting journal entries, applying GAAP to determine the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare and own assigned balance sheet and income statement schedules.
• Perform month-over-month variance analysis and explain significant fluctuations to the Accounting Manager.

Cross-Functional & External Communication

• Partner with internal operations and sales teams to resolve pricing and PO issues and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Work with outside vendors to reconcile statement balances and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Serve as the accounting point of contact for customer billing inquiries and disputes, and recommend resolutions.

Location

Hybrid (3 days per week in office) in Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; or Wilmington, NC.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role varies by location:

• Chicago, IL: $60,000–$71,000
• Atlanta, GA: $54,000–$63,500

This role is also eligible for an annual bonus with a target of 5% of base salary. Final base salary will depend on location, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits begin the first of the month following your hire date and include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through UnitedHealthcare, with $0 employee-only premium options
• Company contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with eligible medical plans
• 401(k) with a company match of 100% of the first 4% of pay, fully vested, after 3 months of service
• 15 days of paid time off per year to start, accrued each pay period
• 11 paid holidays per year, including 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

Our Values

• Collaboration: We work as one team to achieve exceptional outcomes by engaging with empathy and curiosity.
• Authenticity: We build trust through integrity, transparency, and respect for one another.
• Adaptability: We embrace change with purpose and openness, seeking continuous improvement for our clients and partners.
• Excellence: We deliver best-in-class service, holding ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

Cinespace Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting with at least 1 year of hands-on accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the full accounting cycle.
• Experience: 0–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. Candidates without professional experience should have a prior accounting internship or comparable hands-on accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently, along with a strong desire to learn and continuously improve processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Summary

Role Overview

Cinespace Studios is seeking a detail-oriented Jr. Staff Accountant to join their finance team in a hybrid capacity, requiring three days per week in the office located in Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, or Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will manage core accounting processes—including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and account reconciliations—while applying GAAP principles to support a timely and accurate month-end close. Key duties involve reviewing vendor invoices, analyzing AR aging, preparing journal entries and close schedules, performing variance analyses, and acting as a primary accounting contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salaries vary by location, ranging from $60,000 to $71,000 in Chicago, IL, $54,000 to $63,500 in Atlanta, GA, and $48,000 to $60,000 in Wilmington, NC, with an additional annual bonus target of 5% of the base salary. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, HSA contributions, a fully vested 401(k) match up to 4%, 15 days of starting paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and various insurance plans.

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? New Position