Manager, Client Accounting

United Talent Agency, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive well-being programs

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

United Talent Agency, LLC seeks an experienced Manager for its Client Accounting team in Los Angeles. The role acts as the primary contact for department-specific accounting issues, collaborating with agents and their assistants to capture accurate booking information in a GAAP-compliant environment.

You will oversee the booking process end-to-end, monitor quality metrics, and drive process improvements while partnering with GL and FP&A teams in a fast-paced entertainment setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Entertainment experience preferred.
• Customer service focus.
• Strong Microsoft and accounting systems knowledge.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet and own relationships with agents and assistants to ensure complete and accurate booking data and reports.
• Maintain client bookings and review data for accuracy for agents while considering revenue recognition standards.
• Oversight of team members to ensure bookings are correct and client payments are processed accurately.
• Liaise with clients and agents on invoices, statements, debits, tax matters, and account questions.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Accounting experience

Entertainment industry

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UTA seeks an experienced manager to join its Client Accounting team. The Manager, Client Accounting will be assigned to a UTA department(s) and will serve as the point person for all accounting issues related to that department(s). This role will report to the Director of Client Accounting. The Manager, Client Accounting will be responsible for working closely with agents, their team members, and assistants to capture timely and accurate booking information in a GAAP-compliant accounting environment. On a day-to-day basis, this role will manage the booking process from start to finish. The Manager, Client Accounting will establish and monitor quality metrics and continuously seek improvement in the process of tracking client bookings. The ideal candidate will be a team player, problem solver, detail-oriented, effective communicator, and should be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do:

Service Delivery

• Meet and own relationship with agents and their assistants to ensure complete and accurate booking data and reports - meeting 1-2 times per month
• Maintain client bookings and review data for accuracy and completeness for agents while considering revenue recognition standards
• Oversight of team members to ensure bookings are correct and client payments are processed accurately, in compliance with all legal, GAAP, and tax requirements
• Liaise with clients and agents directly on invoices, statements, debits, tax matters (1099, 1042, etc) and any account questions/concerns they may have
• Communicate with internal and external parties on all booking matters
• Provide exceptional customer service to agents and other stakeholders
• Oversight/approval of activities that are performed at all levels (ex. Batch approvals)
• Oversee identified funds for the entire department and triage client payment errors
• Manage any ad-hoc projects and special requests as they come up

Processes and Controls/Standards

• Implementing process improvements across team and systems and provide status updates to upper management
• Mapping and understanding all current processes and adhering to best practices (ex. 3 business day turnaround for deposits)
• Ownership of key controls and best practices

People

• Establish close partnership and collaborate on various initiatives for the team
• Manage whole department team on a daily basis
• Monitoring and reviewing metrics for all members of the team
• Regularly syncing with GL and FP&A teams

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• 6+ years of accounting experience
• Entertainment experience preferred
• Prior experience in a customer service focused role preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-motived and tenacious; to be successful, the role requires persistence and follow-up
• Excellent in all Microsoft systems and other accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle very high volume of transactions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of fundamental accounting principles (Ex. Revenue Recognition)
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels (including management)
• High-energy level and a proven work ethic. Self-starter with the ability to work independently but also collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to processes and procedures while working in a very fast-paced environment
• Experience with financial & enterprise systems such as NetSuite

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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