Senior Accountant
Company: Confidential
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Salary: $100k - $125k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-05-07
About this role
A dynamic and rapidly growing entertainment company is searching for a
Senior Accountant
who will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations and continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting professional with a foundation in public accounting and experience within entertainment or media environments.
This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting and day-to-day operations, offering exposure to production, talent-related accounting, and corporate finance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Accounting & Financial Operations*
• Own key aspects of the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Prepare and review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Manage accruals, prepaids, and revenue recognition across multiple projects/entities
• Support preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages
*Audit & Technical Accounting*
• Leverage public accounting foundation to support audits and technical accounting research
• Assist with external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
*Process Improvement & Ad Hoc*
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency
• Support FP&A and leadership with ad hoc analysis and special projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and production teams
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-6+ years of experience, ideally starting in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
• Experience in entertainment, media, production, or talent-related accounting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems...