Senior Accounting Associate

Job Title: Senior Accounting Associate
Location: Remote (Must work Pacific Time hours)
Compensation: $26.25/hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Associate to support residuals payment processing across various entertainment and media projects. This role is remote, but candidates must be able to work standard Pacific Time business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST).

The ideal candidate will have a background in timekeeping, contracts, and residuals processing, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process residuals payments to talent, foreign guilds, and union pension & health plans

• Review and interpret contracts and collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance

• Research and resolve discrepancies or issues related to residuals calculations and processing

• Communicate with third-party payroll providers to facilitate and troubleshoot payments

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support timely and accurate payment execution

• Maintain documentation and support audit readiness through detailed recordkeeping

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows

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Required Qualifications

• Experience with timekeeping systems and contract review

• Ability to understand and interpret union/guild agreements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume financial environments

• Prior experience in residuals processing or entertainment payroll

• Familiarity with union/guild rules and reporting (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE)

• Background in production finance or content accounting

• Experience collaborating with third-party payroll vendors

Pay Details: $26.00 to $26.25 per hour

Search managed by: Riley Grubbs

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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