Remote Client Accounting Associate (Entertainment)

United Talent Agency; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Talent Agency is seeking an experienced Associate, Client Accounting, to join our Finance Client Accounting team. You will work with agents and assistants to capture timely, GAAP-compliant booking data and provide reporting to support forecasting and collections.

The role is remote and involves regular reviews of bookings, invoicing, and timely payments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 3+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/Outlook skills, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of any accounting experience.
• Entertainment industry experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a customer service focused role.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with proactive persistence and follow-up.
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle very high volume of transactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Solid relationship-building skills across levels (including management).
• High-energy, work independently yet collaboratively, and manage multiple tasks with shifting deadlines.
• Experience with financial & enterprise systems such as NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned agents regularly and maintain complete, accurate booking data.
• Enter and maintain client bookings, ensuring GAAP-compliant handling.
• Prepare and follow up on outstanding invoices, confirm payment status with buyers.
• Coordinate collection and processing of commissions and client payments.
• Ensure timely payments in compliance with legal and tax requirements.
• Act as liaison between clients, agents, and managers to resolve issues.
• Handle inquiries about invoices, statements, debits, and payments.
• Coordinate with other companies to finalize booking details and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide regular reporting to managers to support forecasting and collections.
• Collaborate with Cash Management to apply payments to correct bookings and accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service mindset

Proactive follow-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Outlook

NetSuite

Job description

United Talent Agency is seeking an experienced Associate, Client Accounting, to join our Finance Client Accounting team. You will work with agents and assistants to capture timely, GAAP-compliant booking data and provide reporting to support forecasting and collections.

The role is remote and involves regular reviews of bookings, invoicing, and timely payments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 3+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/Outlook skills, with a