Bookkeeper

About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

We are seeking a Full-Charge Bookkeeper with ideally entertainment/touring experience to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Location: This position can be based out of Encino (CA) or Century City (CA) on a hybrid basis

Overview of Role: The Bookkeeper is responsible for computing, classifying, and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of assigned clients are accurate.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform credit card and bank reconciliations
• Maintain electronic filing system
• General communication with vendors, clients, and client representatives via phone, email, and in-person
• Perform cash flow reports and cash balances as required
• Assist in assembling information for year-end tax packages for accountants
• Provide some assistance on insurance questions
• Identify, trace, and correct errors
• Prepare/review 1099 reports
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll, as well as applicable reporting
• Print reports (such as financial statements) for review
• Other projects and duties as assigned

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 1+ years of bookkeeping experience in an entertainment business management firm or 2+ years of general accounting experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required; Associate's degree is preferred
• Excellent communication skills (in person, on the phone, and via email)
• Sense of urgency
• Keen eye for details
• Ability to quickly shift gears without losing focus
• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
• Experience with DataFaction and AgilLink software is highly preferred

Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Benefits & Pay

We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans (including HSA and FSA options)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid holidays 
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Tuition assistance and career advancement programs
• CPA program (employer-paid prep materials, paid time off to study and sit for exams, a CPA completion bonus, continued education and license renewals)
• Early office closures for major holidays
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• Employee and client referral bonus 
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness program

This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. Employee compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, employee education/training/credentials, employee work experience, work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal peer equity, and market considerations. The expected base compensation hiring range for this position is as follows:

• Bookkeeper: $51,542 to $57,012 per year

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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