Trust Accounting Associate, Theatre

Join Us as a Trust Accounting Associate, Theatre

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide.

We are seeking a professional to strengthen the accounting team. This position will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist decision‑making. The primary responsibility of the Accounting Associate is to ensure timely invoicing and collection of client payments. The role includes basic accounts receivable/accounts payable duties, follow‑up on client monies/outstanding invoices, data entry, billing, and creating and managing customized Excel spreadsheets.

• Review contracts/bookings reports to ensure accurate information is inputted into the accounting system
• Investigate held checks or wires with client team to submit missing bookings
• Help agents and assistants with coordinating booking report submission questions
• Perform other accounting tasks as requested by Supervisors and management
• Escalate collection of missing booking reports to Trust Accounting Supervisor if no response in the defined timeframe
• Maintain communication with agents, assistants, managers, attorneys, studio contacts and the trust department; include in‑person meetings
• Perform month‑end close tasks for A/R – book revenue according to the revenue recognition policies and closing schedules are updated
• Perform accurate monthly billing adjustments, and handle billing questions and discrepancies
• Support the accounts receivable budget process by providing information, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions
• Conduct monthly training for new agent assistants on trust accounting functions and booking submission
• Identify and collect on past‑due balances while maintaining positive relationships with our customers/clients
• Support special projects, company initiatives and/or process improvement initiatives
• Collect/upload profit statements and update booking/invoicing supplier grids

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years Finance/Accounting experience
• Experience reconciling accounts, statements, and resolving discrepancies
• Entertainment experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team and represent the culture of the company
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced, highly demanding, high‑volume, dynamic, corporate environment
• Unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness with confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• 10‑key proficiency by touch
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute minimum
• Good organizational skills; able to multitask
• Takes initiative; asks for more work if needed

This is a hybrid role based out of our New York or Los Angeles office.

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $25.00 – $29.00. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical…