Associate, Client Accounting - Creators
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at United Talent Agency. Los Angeles · full-time · $72,500–$75,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep client booking records current, checking new entries and updates against revenue-recognition rules
- Meet with agents and assistants on a regular cadence to correct booking data and complete reports
- Prepare unpaid invoices, check payment progress with buyers, and pursue overdue commissions from clients
- Answer accounting questions and resolve billing or payment issues among clients, agents, managers, and outside companies
- Send managers reporting for forecasting and collections, and coordinate with Cash Management to apply payments correctly
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required; accounting, finance, business, or a related area is preferred
- At least three years of accounting work, along with a general grasp of core accounting principles
- You bring customer-service experience, strong organization, and accuracy handling a high transaction volume
- You are proficient in Excel and Outlook and can manage competing tasks while working independently and collaboratively
Who this fits
This junior-level role suits someone with accounting experience who is persistent with follow-up and comfortable handling client payment questions. The posting describes the position as remote, while the job details identify Los Angeles as the location.
From the employer
UTA seeks an experienced associate to join its Finance Client Accounting team. The Associate, Client Accounting, will be assigned to a UTA department and will serve as a point person for all accounting issues related to that department. This role will be responsible for working closely with agents and assistants to capture timely and accurate booking information in a GAAP-compliant accounting environment. This position is remote.
On a day-to-day basis, this role will entail reviewing new client bookings, modifying existing bookings as necessary to reflect updated performance dates, meeting with Agents/Assistants on a routine basis, and providing reporting to Agents to facilitate forecasting and collections. The Associate, Client Accounting, will establish and monitor quality metrics and continuously seek improvement in the process of tracking client bookings.
The salary range for this role is $72,500 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do
Meet with assigned agents regularly (2+ times per month) and their assistants weekly to ensure booking data and reports are complete and accurate.
Enter and maintain client bookings, reviewing data for accuracy and completeness while considering revenue recognition standards.
Prepare and follow up on outstanding invoices, working directly with buyers to confirm payment status and resolve delays.
Follow up with clients on commissions owed to the company and coordinate the collection and processing of those payments.
Ensure client payments are collected and processed promptly and accurately, in compliance with applicable legal and tax requirements.
Serve as a liaison between clients, agents, and managers, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of accounting and payment matters.
Handle client accounting inquiries directly, including questions about invoices, statements, debits, commissions, payment status, etc.
Coordinate with counterparts at other companies as necessary to complete booking details and resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
Provide regular reporting to managers to support forecasting, collections, and insights into client performance.
Coordinate with the Cash Management team to ensure payments are applied to the correct bookings and accounts.
Provide exceptional customer service to clients, agents, managers, and other stakeholders.
Apply knowledge of accrual accounting, contract administration, and systems to identify opportunities to improve client booking, billing, and payment processes.
Build long-term relationships based on trust, responsiveness, and confidentiality.
Assist with ad hoc requests and other accounting-related projects as needed.
What You Will Need
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of any accounting experience
Entertainment experience preferred
Prior experience in a customer service focused role
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and tenacious; to be successful, the role requires proactive persistence and follow-up
Proficient in Excel and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle very high volume of transactions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
General understanding of fundamental accounting principles
Solid relationship-building skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels (including management)
High-energy level and a strong work ethic. Self-starter with the ability to work independently but also collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, balance competing priorities, and adapt to shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and adhering to established processes and procedures
Experience with financial & enterprise systems such as NetSuite preferred
What You Will Get
The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
The opportunity to do the best work of your career
Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
Competitive programs to support your well-being
Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow
About UTA
UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.
For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.