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
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. This is a perfect opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic accounting environment. The primary responsibility of the Accounting Associate is to ensure timely invoicing and collection of client payments. Responsibilities will include basic accounts receivable/account payable duties, follow-up on client monies/outstanding invoices, data entry, billing. The Accounting Associate will also create and manage spreadsheets in Excel format that are customized to client needs and requests.
Responsibilities
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; which will 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 the handling of billing questions and discrepancies
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
Collect/upload profit statements/update booking/invoicing supplier grids
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years Finance/Accounting experience
Experience reconciling accounts, statements, etc. 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 can be trusted to maintain confidential information
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
10-key by touch
Typing – 45 wpm min
Good organizational skills; able to multi-task
Will take initiative; ask for more work if needed
Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY office.
Compensation
The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $25.00 - $29.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. 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.
