Finance Coordinator
Job Summary
Job Description
Illumination seeks a Finance Coordinator to handle day-to-day accounting across departments (Overhead, Development, Marketing). Responsibilities include processing union/non-union payroll, managing accounts payable, reviewing expense reports, preparing journal entries, maintaining financial records, and performing ad-hoc analyses. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software. Experience with Entertainment Partners is a plus. This entry-level position demands a positive mindset and collaborative spirit.
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
- Payroll processing (Entertainment Partners preferred)
- AP/Expense report processing
- Journal entry preparation
- Strong organizational & communication skills
Good to have:
- IATSE Local 839 & Local 700 experience
- Financial analysis experience
Perks:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
2 skills required
Job Details
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
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field preferred
- 1- 2 years of relatedaccounting 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
The base salary range for this role is $31 - $36 per hour. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and an offer will consider various factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and training. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their family, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a variety of other perks.
About Illumination
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.
Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.
Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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