Manager, Client Accounting
At a glance
Manager-level Accounting role at United Talent Agency. Los Angeles · full-time · $95,000–$110,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Serve as the accounting contact for assigned departments, working with agents and assistants to keep booking records complete and accurate
- Run bookings from intake through completion, checking entries against revenue recognition rules and resolving payment errors
- Guide team members’ booking reviews and payment work, including approvals and compliance with accounting, tax and legal requirements
- Handle questions about invoices, statements and tax matters, while coordinating booking issues with internal and external contacts
- Improve booking workflows, monitor team metrics and controls, and coordinate regularly with general ledger and FP&A teams
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required; accounting, finance, business or a related subject is preferred
- At least six years of accounting experience
- Strong command of core accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, and experience managing high transaction volumes
- Clear written and verbal communication, careful organization and the ability to build working relationships across levels
Who this fits
This manager role suits an experienced accountant comfortable overseeing a department team and handling detailed, high-volume booking work. It is based on-site in Los Angeles. Entertainment and customer-service experience are preferred.
From the employer
UTA seeks an experienced manager to join its Client Accounting team. The Manager, Client Accounting will be assigned to a UTA department(s) and will serve as the point person for all accounting issues related to that department(s). This role will report to the Director of Client Accounting. The Manager, Client Accounting will be responsible for working closely with agents, their team members, and assistants to capture timely and accurate booking information in a GAAP-compliant accounting environment. On a day-to-day basis, this role will manage the booking process from start to finish. The Manager, Client Accounting will establish and monitor quality metrics and continuously seek improvement in the process of tracking client bookings. The ideal candidate will be a team player, problem solver, detail-oriented, effective communicator, and should be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do:
Service Delivery
Meet and own relationship with agents and their assistants to ensure complete and accurate booking data and reports - meeting 1-2 times per month
Maintain client bookings and review data for accuracy and completeness for agents while considering revenue recognition standards
Oversight of team members to ensure bookings are correct and client payments are processed accurately, in compliance with all legal, GAAP, and tax requirements
Liaise with clients and agents directly on invoices, statements, debits, tax matters (1099, 1042, etc) and any account questions/concerns they may have
Communicate with internal and external parties on all booking matters
Provide exceptional customer service to agents and other stakeholders
Oversight/approval of activities that are performed at all levels (ex. Batch approvals)
Oversee identified funds for the entire department and triage client payment errors
Manage any ad-hoc projects and special requests as they come up
Processes and Controls/Standards
Implementing process improvements across team and systems and provide status updates to upper management
Mapping and understanding all current processes and adhering to best practices (ex. 3 business day turnaround for deposits)
Ownership of key controls and best practices
People
Establish close partnership and collaborate on various initiatives for the team
Manage whole department team on a daily basis
Monitoring and reviewing metrics for all members of the team
Regularly syncing with GL and FP&A teams
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
6+ years of accounting experience
Entertainment experience preferred
Prior experience in a customer service focused role preferred
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Self-motived and tenacious; to be successful, the role requires persistence and follow-up
Excellent in all Microsoft systems and other accounting systems
Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle very high volume of transactions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent understanding of fundamental accounting principles (Ex. Revenue Recognition)
Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels (including management)
High-energy level and a proven work ethic. Self-starter with the ability to work independently but also collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to adhere to processes and procedures while working in a very fast-paced environment
Experience with financial & enterprise systems such as NetSuite
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.