Production Entertainment Accountant

The Entertainment Accountant manages financial records, budgeting, cost reporting, and compliance for entertainment projects like films, TV shows, digital content, or live events. This role ensures accurate tracking, timely reporting, and alignment with industry and union standards, working closely with producers, line producers, and finance teams. Must be a local hire in Los Angeles with recent film/TV accounting credits.

Must Have

• Prepare/oversee day-to-day accounting operations for productions, including AP/AR, petty cash, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and monitor production budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Process and review production-related expenses and ensure accurate coding and approvals.
• Collaborate with line producers, department heads, and external vendors to manage cash flow and budget compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, often in compliance with union regulations (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE).
• Generate weekly and monthly cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage financial close-out processes for completed productions.
• Assist in audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and industry standards.
• Maintain organized and auditable financial documentation for each project.
• Use production accounting software (e.g., Movie Magic Budgeting, PSL, SmartAccounting, Greenslate) as needed.
• Must be a local hire in Los Angeles.
• Must have recent film/TV accounting credits.
• Proven experience as a Production or Entertainment Accountant in film, television, or digital media.
• Strong knowledge of industry accounting practices, payroll systems, and union/guild requirements.
• Proficiency in NetSuite, Oracle and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of U.S. tax laws and entertainment tax incentives.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Experience with multi-project accounting environments.
• Familiarity with international productions and multi-currency budgeting.
• Previous experience working with entertainment payroll services (e.g., Entertainment Partners, Cast & Crew).
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and schedules.

Company Overview:

Snail, Inc. is the leading independent global developer and publisher of digital entertainment. Interactive Films is a dynamic and innovative production studio under Snail Inc. dedicated to creating and broadcasting compelling and engaging short-form narrative content such as vertical web series, FMV, etc. We are committed to delivering high-quality entertainment to audiences worldwide.

Job Title: Production Entertainment Accountant

Department: Finance / Production Accounting

Reports To: Finance Manager / CFO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Entertainment Accountant plays a key role in managing financial records, budgeting, cost reporting, and compliance for entertainment projects such as films, TV shows, digital content, or live events. Working closely with producers, line producers, and finance teams, this role ensures that all financial aspects of production are tracked accurately, reported timely, and aligned with industry and union standards. *Must be a local hire in Los Angeles. Not a remote job. *Must have recent film/ TV accounting credits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare/oversee day-to-day accounting operations for productions, including AP/AR, petty cash, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and monitor production budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Process and review production-related expenses and ensure accurate coding and approvals.
• Collaborate with line producers, department heads, and external vendors to manage cash flow and budget compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, often in compliance with union regulations (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE).
• Generate weekly and monthly cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage financial close-out processes for completed productions.
• Assist in audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and industry standards.
• Maintain organized and auditable financial documentation for each project.
• Use production accounting software (e.g., Movie Magic Budgeting, PSL, SmartAccounting, Greenslate) as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Production or Entertainment Accountant in film, television, or digital media.
• Strong knowledge of industry accounting practices, payroll systems, and union/guild requirements.
• Proficiency in NetSuite, Oracle and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of U.S. tax laws and entertainment tax incentives is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification is a plus).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-project accounting environments.
• Familiarity with international productions and multi-currency budgeting.
• Previous experience working with entertainment payroll services (e.g., Entertainment Partners, Cast & Crew).
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and schedules.

Additional Information

As part of the Company’s activities in video game development, publishing, and short-form video content creation, certain projects, discussions, or creative materials may include themes, visuals, language, or subject matter that some individuals could find mature, violent, sexual, graphic, or otherwise sensitive in nature (collectively referred to as “Mature Content”). Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult themes or relationships, suggestive or satirical humor, or strong language. Employees are expected to engage with such material in a professional and creative context as part of their job duties.