Staff Accountant (Part-Time)

Changing Lives Productions LLC; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Changing Lives Productions, the video production unit of Dhar Mann Studios, seeks a part-time staff accountant to support day-to-day accounting and month-end close at our Chatsworth, CA studio. This contractor role requires ~25 hours weekly, on-site, with QuickBooks Online expertise and strong accuracy.

You will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with financial reporting and audits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years accounting experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Hands-on QuickBooks Online with reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Strong accrual accounting knowledge and financial statements.
• Proficient Excel skills with formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliation worksheets.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• On-site availability for ~25 hours/week at the Los Angeles studio.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and record transactions in QuickBooks Online.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting; support audits and tax prep.
• Review transactions for proper classification and documentation.
• Maintain organized records and internal controls; identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance team to close and report accurately.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

ABOUT CHANGING LIVES PRODUCTIONS:

Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our motivational videos receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 60 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The company is founded by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 135 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons. The company is driven by one founding principle: We’re not just telling stories, we’re changing lives.

BIG PICTURE:

Dhar Mann Studios is seeking an experienced independent contractor to provide part-time staff accounting services, supporting day-to-day accounting operations and helping maintain accurate, timely financial records.

This engagement is a good fit for an accounting professional who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently while coordinating with the Finance team. It is not an entry-level engagement; the contractor should bring hands-on accounting and QuickBooks Online experience.

ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT:

The contractor will maintain the general ledger, record and reconcile transactions, support accounts payable and receivable, and assist with month-end and year-end close. The engagement also includes keeping financial records organized, supporting reporting and audit or tax preparation, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME:

You’ll provide services to the Finance team by keeping accounting records current, resolving discrepancies, and helping the company close and report accurately.

Key Services:

• Maintain the general ledger and accurately record transactions in QuickBooks Online.
• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and other month-end adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice coding, payment tracking, and customer or vendor account reconciliation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including supporting schedules and financial reports.
• Review transactions for proper classification and adequate supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial analysis, expense tracking, and explanations of account fluctuations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and provide documentation for audits and tax preparation.
• Follow established internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

WHAT YOU HAVE:

Required Qualifications:

At least three years of relevant accounting experience; three to five years preferred.

At least three years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, including reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reporting.

Strong understanding of accrual accounting, debits and credits, and financial statements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliation worksheets.

Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve discrepancies independently.

Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and discretion with confidential financial information.

Availability to provide services approximately 25 hours per week, with on-site work at the Los Angeles studio as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience supporting month-end close and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.

Experience working with multiple entities, departments, or classes in QuickBooks Online.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH:

The contractor will coordinate closely with the Finance team.

WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:

Chatsworth, California. Services are primarily performed on-site at our studio.

WHEN THE WORK HAPPENS:

Part-time engagement of approximately 25 hours per week, scheduled in coordination with the Finance team.