Production Accounting Assistant (Temporary)

Flying Bark Productions, LA Studio; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible work-from-home days

Career development & training

Job summary

Flying Bark Productions LA Studio in Burbank, CA, seeks a Temporary Production Accounting Assistant for approximately 6–8 weeks. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office payroll data entry using GreenSlate, and support for accounts payable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations during a transitional period.

Ideal candidates have production or general accounting experience, familiarity with payroll and union payroll processes (IATSE Locals 839/700), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production accounting or general accounting support.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and accounts payable.
• Experience with union payroll and union-related accounting practice a plus (IATSE Locals 839 and/or 700).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and related data entry in GreenSlate.
• Process and maintain accounts payable transactions.
• Enter journal entries and assist with general ledger activity.
• Assist with bank transactions and account reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
• Assist with setting up new sick and vacation policies in the system for 2027.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed during the transition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Accounting systems

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Union payroll

Tools

GreenSlate

Job description

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series, and Stranger Things animated series as well as upcoming feature film, Zac Power.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Temporary Production Accounting Assistant to provide support to our accounting department during a transition to a new accounting platform. Experience in production accounting, particularly in a union environment, is preferred. This is a hybrid role based out of our office in Burbank, CA.

Duration: Approximately 6–8 weeks

Responsibilities:

• Assist with payroll processing and related data entry in GreenSlate.
• Process and maintain accounts payable transactions.
• Enter journal entries and assist with general ledger activity.
• Assist with bank transactions and account reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
• Assist with setting up new sick and vacation policies in the system for 2027.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed during the transition.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production accounting or general accounting support.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and accounts payable.
• Experience with union payroll and union-related accounting practice a plus (IATSE Locals 839 and/or 700).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Why Work with Us?

• We work on some of the coolest projects in the industry! Check out our website: Flying Bark
• We have cake days, a dedicated culture club, and regular studio social events!
• We offer a hybrid working approach, with flexible work-from-home days
• Career development is a priority for us, and we provide ongoing training and support opportunities
• Our employees rave about our inclusive and welcoming culture—everyone is celebrated here!

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range: $25-$35/hr