Profits Associate, Motion Pictures

Job Description

Who We Are:

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. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Accounting Associate – Motion Pictures is to maintain accurate and timely records of all client participation reporting and associated payments. Responsibilities will include analyzing both contracts and profit participation statements, basic accounts receivable/account payable duties, follow-up on client monies/outstanding invoices, data entry, billing. The Accounting Associate – Motion Pictures will also create and manage spreadsheets in Excel format that are customized to business needs and client requests.

Responsibilities

· Review contracts / participation reporting to ensure accurate information is inputted into the department’s accounting system

· Identify gaps and variances in participation reporting, including highlighting opportunities for studio audits

· Maintain regular and mutually beneficial connections with studio participation departments

· Prepare weekly reports of contractual obligations for new motion picture releases and distribute to relevant parties

· Research unresolved client transactions and ensure correct allocation

· Work closely with agents and assistants to ensure client satisfaction

· Know when to escalate collection issues, and perform general accounting tasks as requested by Supervisors and management

· Maintain communication with agents, assistants, managers, attorneys and the trust department

· Perform month end close tasks for A/R – book revenue according to the revenue recognition policies and determine if schedules should be closed

· Maintain the monthly analysis of all general ledger accounts relating to commissions and Accounts Receivable

· Assist CAA Business Affairs w/ ad hoc projects and requests

· Support the accounts receivable budget process by providing information and identifying variances; implement corrective actions

· Conduct monthly training for new agent assistants, including familiarizing them with trust accounting functions, as well as how to submit bookings

· Responsible for identifying and collecting on past due balances while maintaining positive relationships with our customers/clients

· Support with special projects, company initiatives and/or process improvements initiatives

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

· 3 or more years Accounting experience

· Entertainment experience is preferred / interest in motion picture a major plus

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work well with a team and represent the culture of the company

· Team player with a high level of energy, enthusiasm

· Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities

· Ability to succeed in a fast paced, highly demanding, high volume, dynamic, corporate environment

· Professional integrity and can be trusted to maintain confidential information

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

· 10-key by touch preferred

· Typing – 45 wpm preferred

· Take the initiative to help other team members if needed

Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles office.

Compensation: 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.

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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 care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.