Bookkeeper

Gelfand Rennert & Feldman; Gauteng; Hybrid; USD 51 000 - 57 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Charge Bookkeeper with a focus on entertainment and touring. This role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and providing support for year-end tax preparations. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience and excellent communication skills. Join a diverse and employee-friendly environment that values work-life balance and offers a range of benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. This is a great chance to contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying a hybrid work setup.

Benefits

Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Generous paid time off policy

Paid holidays

Hybrid work flexibility

(k) with discretionary match

Discretionary performance bonus

Tuition assistance

CPA program

Early office closures for major holidays

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of bookkeeping experience in entertainment business management.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in payroll preparation and maintain financial records.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

DataFaction

AgilLink

Job description

Founded in , Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals.

Our 30 partners and over staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts.

Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

We are seeking a Full-Charge Bookkeeper with ideally entertainment / touring experience to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Location : This position can be based out of Encino (CA) or Century City (CA) on a hybrid basis.

Overview of Role : The Bookkeeper is responsible for computing, classifying, and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of assigned clients are accurate.

Responsibilities

1. Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
2. Perform credit card and bank reconciliations
3. Maintain electronic filing system
4. General communication with vendors, clients, and client representatives via phone, email, and in-person
5. Perform cash flow reports and cash balances as required
6. Assist in assembling information for year-end tax packages for accountants
7. Provide some assistance on insurance questions
8. Identify, trace, and correct errors
9. Prepare / review reports
10. Prepare journal entries
11. Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll, as well as applicable reporting
12. Print reports (such as financial statements) for review
13. Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. 1+ years of bookkeeping experience in an entertainment business management firm or 2+ years of general accounting experience
2. High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required; Associate's degree is preferred
3. Excellent communication skills (in person, on the phone, and via email)
4. Sense of urgency
5. Keen eye for details
6. Ability to quickly shift gears without losing focus
7. Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)

Experience with DataFaction and AgilLink software is highly preferred. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment.

Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Benefits & Pay

We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work / life balance.

1. Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans (including HSA and FSA options)
2. Generous paid time off policy
3. Paid holidays
4. Hybrid work flexibility
5. (k) with discretionary match
6. Discretionary performance bonus
7. Tuition assistance and career advancement programs
8. CPA program (employer-paid prep materials, paid time off to study and sit for exams, a CPA completion bonus, continued education and license renewals)
9. Early office closures for major holidays
10. Discretionary profit-sharing program
11. Employee and client referral bonus
12. Commuter benefits
13. Wellness program

This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position.

Employee compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, employee education / training / credentials, employee work experience, work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal peer equity, and market considerations.

The expected base compensation hiring range for this position is as follows :

Bookkeeper : $51, to $57, per year.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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