Senior Accountant

Job Summary

Hybrid | Westlake Village, CA (Local Candidates Only)

Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP is conducting an exclusive search on behalf of a highly respected entertainment and media market research firm that partners with major players in broadcast and cable networks, entertainment studios, technology innovators, and production/distribution companies to deliver strategic insights and consultation.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

Additional compensation:
Annual Bonus

Recruiter note:
Please note our response may be delayed over the holidays, but we will be reviewing all resumes and will respond in the New Year.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable expertise to join a dynamic finance team. This hybrid role combines AP and AR responsibilities, along with general accounting support, in a fast-paced environment.

You are a responsive, detail-driven accounting professional with 5–10+ years of experience in private accounting or internal finance roles. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy variety in your work, and take pride in being organized and dependable. You work well with direct, results-oriented leadership and value efficiency, professionalism, and clear communication. You’re collaborative, adaptable, and maintain a positive, solutions-focused approach, even when priorities shift.

Technical expertise in Quick Books Enterprise and Concur is essential. Familiarity with entertainment, production, or media industries is a plus.

Accounts Payable:

• Process vendor invoices for accuracy, authorization, and coding via Concur and Quick Books Enterprise
• Audit and process employee expense reports for compliance with corporate policies and IRS guidelines
• Reconcile and document company credit card transactions
• Handle year-end functions including 1099 processing and sales tax reporting
• Prepare and maintain AP-related general ledger reconciliations
• Post journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications

Accounts Receivable:

• Manage full AR cycle: invoice creation, billing adjustments, credit memos, and payment application
• Oversee high-volume billing and future months tracking on complex Excel worksheets
• Monitor aging reports, resolve discrepancies, and drive timely collections
• Prepare weekly/monthly AR performance reports, including aging summaries and cash flow projections
• Provide insights on customer payment behavior and billing patterns
• Develop and refine AR policies to improve billing accuracy, reduce aging, and streamline internal workflows

General Accounting & Administration:

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate schedules and reports
• Support revenue leadership with insights on customer payment behavior and billing patterns
• Assist with general office administration duties (small office)
• Identify and correct variances, errors, or inconsistencies
• Other accounting tasks as assigned by the Department Lead

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 5–10+ years of combined AP/AR experience
• Strong understanding of intermediate accounting/bookkeeping (“debits and credits”)
• Knowledge of revenue recognition rules for media contracts is a plus
• Proficiency in Quick Books Enterprise, Concur, and client portals
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, complex worksheets)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a hybrid environment
• Must maintain confidentiality and work well independently and in a team setting

• Salary: $100k–$120k, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) + Profit Sharing
• PTO: 3 weeks/year
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee-run wellness plan with reimbursement stipend for mental/physical health
• Team outings and other perks
• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  Must work onsite 2 days/week in Westlake Village

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Accounting, Technology, Information and Media, Entertainment Providers

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