Music Business Finance Associate – Entry Level

FBMM; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FBMM in Los Angeles is seeking a Client Specialist to join our team in a full-time, entry-level role focused on learning the foundations of business management for music industry clients. You will help process accounts receivable/payable, maintain income tracking, and support tax-related tasks in a mentorship-driven environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely completion of tasks, with a clear path for advancement within FBMM's established culture of promoting from within.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) semesters of college-level accounting coursework required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Music Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are needed.
• Ability to manage recurring tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
• High degree of confidentiality and ability to exercise independent judgment required.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable and payable, including approvals, funding transfers, and remittance management; recognize when something does not look right and elevate it to manager for review.
• Maintain income tracking schedules, weekly cash balances, and cash flow reports, alerting the team to any anomalies or outstanding items.
• Maintain organized and complete financial documentation for all client activity.
• Perform bank, credit card, and road cash reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies; record necessary journal entries.
• Prepare commissions, rebills, and Personal Expense Worksheets across applicable client entities.
• Maintain Contract Control Files (CCF) and manage tour and merchandise settlement tracking.
• Reconcile royalty statements and maintain royalty trackers across applicable income sources.
• Assist payroll processing in coordination with third-party providers; assist with related tax reporting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns; compile supporting documentation for Tennessee business tax filings.
• Support 1099 compliance by estimating filing requirements and reviewing research and documentation.
• Assist with individual, corporate, and LLC tax preparation, including multi-state clients.
• Perform tax savings analysis; assist with gift tax and state withholding reporting.
• Identify missing information, discrepancies, or items that appear inconsistent or out of alignment and flag them to manager in a timely manner.
• Follow through on open items to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Communicate clearly and professionally internally and externally.
• Prepare basic financial reports, including clearing holding accounts, verifying balance sheet integrity, completing quarterly payroll summaries, and commission reconciliations. (anticipated after approximately 6 months)
• Prepare budgets and individual or corporate tax projections for non-all-state clients. (anticipated after approximately 12 months)

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage recurring tasks

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Deadline-driven

Education

Two semesters of college-level accounting coursework

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Music Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

FBMM in Los Angeles is seeking a Client Specialist to join our team in a full-time, entry-level role focused on learning the foundations of business management for music industry clients. You will help process accounts receivable/payable, maintain income tracking, and support tax-related tasks in a mentorship-driven environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely completion of tasks, with a clear path for advancement within FBMM's established culture of promoting from within.