Junior Accountant

Freeway Entertainment Group; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rights management is seeking a Junior Accountant to join its Production Accounting department. This role is pivotal in managing statutory accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with local tax laws. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with a dynamic team while enjoying flexibility in their role. With a focus on learning and growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a successful company that values its employees and fosters a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about finance and eager to learn, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Insurance

Cafeteria Benefits

Pet-friendly Workplace

Autonomy in Role

No Formal Dress Code

Long-term Job Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the financial field is required.
• Proficiency in Excel and a basic understanding of film production is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle statutory accounting tasks and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the Production Accounting Team for financial controls.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Excel Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of Film Production

Fast-paced Work Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Freeway Entertainment Group is a rights management company specializing in collection account management, revenue sharing, and distribution within the global entertainment industry, working across film and TV productions.

Since 2001, we have built strong partnerships with leading media rights holders from around the world and have worked on more than 8,000 productions, many of which have been globally successful, like Longlegs, Maria, Talk to me, Civil War, Triangle of Sadness, Garfield, A Man Called Otto.

We have partnerships with more than 10,000 companies worldwide.

Freeway Entertainment Group is expanding its Production Accounting department. We are seeking a Junior Accountant to be an integral part of this dynamic team.

The Junior Accountant will handle the Statutory Accounting tasks of the productions handled by the team under supervision of the Head of Statutory Accounting and working closely with the Production Accounting Team to ensure the efficient execution of statutory accounting tasks, thereby meeting the needs for the Production Accounting department. This role also involves the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, tax return and financial statement preparation, film office submissions, and supporting various accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

Completing various production accounting and statutory accounting tasks for Freeway Production Accounting, including but not limited to:

1. Recording and maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
2. Checking, managing, and processing invoices, validating them to the local tax law requirements and the requirements of the Film Office or Film Institute or any other authorities.
3. Checking the supporting documents belonging to the invoice (time sheet, delivery certifications, and contracts).
4. Taking part in the preparation of contracts and delivery certification.
5. Entering invoice details into the accounting software.
6. Preparing bank transfers of invoices and tax liabilities.
7. Supporting petty cash management.
8. Preparing bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations.
9. Collaborating closely with the Production Accounting Team to maintain financial controls and ensure consistency of statutory and production accounting records.
10. Providing administrative support for subcontractors of productions.
11. Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
12. Preparing and filing tax returns, including VAT, corporate tax, and other local taxes.
13. Taking part in the preparation of Financial Statements or internal reporting.
14. Coordinating with different production departments to address production-related issues and maintain budget integrity and contract compliance.
15. Completing tax credit administration and communication, particularly with the Hungarian Film Office.
16. Contributing to the compliance processes.
17. Learning and implementing professional standards and processes.
18. Preparing to handle operational tasks independently over time.

Requirements

We'd love to meet you!

Especially if you can talk to us about your:

1. At least 1-2 years of experience in the Financial field.
2. Keenness for learning, adeptness in acquiring new systems.
3. Proficiency in Excel.
4. A basic understanding of television and film production.
5. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
7. Proficiency in English.

What's in it for you?

1. Out of active project period (production period of filming projects) fully flexible role with the ability to blend your work and home life to suit your schedule, plus lots of autonomy.
2. Fantastic team that genuinely loves working together.
3. No formal dress codes, bring your full self to work in your own style.
4. Stable corporate background.
5. Long-term job opportunities.
6. Cafeteria benefits and health insurance service.
7. Pet-friendly workplace.
8. Plus, we’ll provide you with a competitive salary.

Does all this sound good? If yes…

...applications are welcome in English through the contact form below.

Freeway HR Team

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