Jr. Staff Accountant

Cinespace Studios; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

HSA contribution

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability and EAP

Résumé du poste

Cinespace Studios is hiring a Jr. Staff Accountant to join the finance team in a hybrid capacity in Chicago, IL. You will handle core accounting processes across AP, AR, cash, and reconciliations, applying GAAP to ensure accurate month-end close.

You will work cross-functionally with internal operations, sales, vendors, and customers, developing your accounting skillset while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• U.S. GAAP knowledge and full accounting cycle experience
• 0–2 years accounting experience; internship acceptable
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred

Responsabilités

• Manage AP/AR processes, contracts, POs, accruals and billing discrepancies
• Oversee cash activity and reconciliations; prepare journal entries
• Own month-end close schedules and variance analysis
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and vendors to resolve issues

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

AP/AR

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Internal communications

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

AAS in Accounting with hands-on experience

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Description du poste

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.

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 serve as a key collaborative point of contact for internal operations, sales teams, external vendors, and customers.

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.
• 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.

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.
• Hands‑on experience or familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.

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:

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.

• 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 100% match on the first 4% of pay, fully vested
• 15 days of paid time off per year to start, plus 11 paid holidays
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary insurance options

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].