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Description We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to grow their career while contributing to key accounting functions. The role involves handling accounts payable and receivable, managing billing processes, and performing reconciliations to ensure accurate financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review contracts and booking reports to ensure precise entry of information into the accounting system.

• Investigate held checks or wire transfers and coordinate with the client team to address missing bookings.

• Assist agents and their teams in resolving booking report submission questions.

• Execute month-end close tasks, including booking revenue according to established revenue recognition policies.

• Perform monthly billing adjustments and address discrepancies or billing inquiries efficiently.

• Identify and collect on overdue balances while fostering positive client relationships.

• Support the budgeting process for accounts receivable by providing data and addressing variances.

• Conduct monthly training sessions for new agent assistants to familiarize them with trust accounting functions and submission processes.

• Assist with special projects, company initiatives, and process improvement efforts.

• Manage and upload profit statements and update supplier grids for booking and invoicing. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree preferred, with at least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.

• Proven ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively.

• Prior experience in the entertainment industry is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and month-end closing processes.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Hands-on experience with manual checks and accounting entries.

• Advanced knowledge of bank and account reconciliations.

• Familiarity with Excel and spreadsheet management tailored to client needs.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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