Staff Accountant - LA

Vfxwire; Burbank, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstorm is seeking a Staff Accountant in Los Angeles for a full-time, in-person role. You will manage day-to-day accounting, process invoices and payments, and assist with month-end close and audits.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, a degree in accounting/finance, and strong GAAP knowledge. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is essential, with CPA progress or designation considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years accounting experience, preferably in entertainment, media, VFX, animation, or creative industries.
• Familiarity with US and/or Canadian GAAP and accrual-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including AP, AR, and GL entries.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations; assist with month-end close.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation; support reporting and analyses.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and multi-currency accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Staff Accountant - Los Angeles

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, New York City, Atlanta, and London. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for episodic television and select feature film sequences. We pride ourselves on our artists' talent, collaboration, and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented and organized accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You take pride in accuracy, maintain confidentiality, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communicate effectively across departments, and are proactive in improving financial processes and maintaining accurate records.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support financial reporting and provide analysis as required.
• Perform consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Work with accrual-based accounting across multiple currencies.
• Apply knowledge of US and/or Canadian GAAP to accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Support payroll processing by coordinating with internal teams and external providers as needed. Payroll processing experience is considered an asset.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for external audits and tax filings.
• Maintain accurate financial records and organize supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Collaborate with production, operations, HR, and leadership teams on financial matters and reporting requirements.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the entertainment, media, VFX, animation, or creative industries.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with US and/or Canadian GAAP.
• Experience with accrual-based accounting and multiple currencies.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Macros.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (G Suite).
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Payroll processing experience is considered an asset.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is considered an asset.

About This Role

• Position: Staff Accountant
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Work Arrangement: In-person
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Barnstorm VFX is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We aim to recruit, support, and retain talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.