Job Description
Illumination is seeking a Finance Coordinator, this position will provide day-to-day accounting needs across different departments including overhead, development, and marketing. They will be instrumental in maintaining accurate accounting records and adhering to accepted procedures for all production payments. A strong work ethic and a positive mindset are critical for this entry-level role as well as being highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Illumination’s teams including Overhead, Development and Marketing to process union, non-union, and above-the-line payroll
- Execute weekly accounts payable for production and studio teams such as, but not limited to paying invoices, setting up vendors, initiating, and finalizing all paperwork
- Review and process employee expense reports; perform monthly reconciliation of corporate cards
- Prepare journal entries with supporting backup, ensuring that correct account codes are utilized, and transactions are accurately explained and supported
- Maintain digital filing of all AP and related documentation
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses and miscellaneous projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field preferred
- 1- 2 years of related accounting experience
- Experience processing payroll through Entertainment Partners or similar is preferred but not required
- Handles confidential information with a high degree of discretion and good judgment
- IATSE Local 839 and Local 700 Experience is a plus
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new software