Job Description

THE ROLE

We are seeking an Event Production Accountant to provide financial support and analysis of B-Weiss Entertainment Group's business. This includes working closely with our event production team and project managers to establish event budgets, track performance in real-time and close out event income statements to assess profitability. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees accounting activities of all financial accounting and reporting for B-Weiss Entertainment Group, but not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of project accounting: developing and maintaining budgets, cash flow, cost tracking, forecasting, variance analysis and development of final estimated cost
• Manage the daily financial activities of all projects along with the production and operations teams
• Submit monthly updated event financial and operational forecasts, including variance analysis
• Process accounts payable: review, post and pay all vendor invoices while ensuring proper project tracking and expense coding for all invoices
• Prepare estimates and accounts receivable invoices for projects
• Oversee collections, cash posting and preparation of bank deposits
• Prepare bank and general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepare and enter journal entries as needed (reclasses/accruals/cost allocation)
• Process monthly sales & use tax returns
• Assist with payroll processing
• Periodic travel is required

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of proven project or cost accounting experience required, Entertainment Industry preferred
• Be a self-motivated individual who possesses a “roll up the sleeves attitude” and a “hands-on” style, as well as the aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced, results- oriented environment
• Demonstrate the highest level of personal ethics and professional integrity

SKILLS (REQUIRED)

• Proven experience working with QuickBooks Online
• Proven MS Excel skills; intermediate preferred (v-lookups, pivot tables, IF formulas, data validation, reconciling, etc.)

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

B-Weiss Entertainment Group Offers:

• A positive environment with the ability to work in an exciting and unique business
• Paid Vacation & Sick time
• Health Benefits
• Opportunity to grow and develop event skills 
• Access to tons of events...for FREE!