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FilmNation Entertainment - Staff Accountant
New York City, NY

FilmNation Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment company that produces, finances, and distributes award-winning films, television series, podcasts, and theater productions that combine strong creative voices and global appeal. Recent FilmNation productions include Sean Baker’s Academy Award-Winning Anora, starring Mikey Madison, which won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress; Edward Berger’s Academy Award-Winning Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini; and Pablo Larraín’s Academy Award-Nominated Maria starring Angelina Jolie. The company also produced award-winning box office hits that include Promising Young Woman, Arrival, and The Big Sick. FilmNation is the home of Infrared, a new film production label focused on mainstream genre films with franchise potential. Infrared’s first production, Novocaine starring Jack Quaid, hit theaters in March 2025.

FilmNation Entertainment is seeking a full-time, entry-level Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in the New York office. We are looking for candidates with 0–2 years of experience and a background in accounting or other relevant professional experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant company and collaborate within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Full service Accounts Payable for the NY, LA, and UK offices
  • Point person for all Corporate and Sales Accounts Receivable tracking
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Audit and process expense reports according to the corporate credit card program
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures
  • General journal entries
  • Year-end, Quarter and Month End closing support
  • Manage production bill backs
  • Oversee royalty statement chasing and invoicing
  • Other ad hoc projects as requested

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or relevant professional experience
  • Ideal for early-career candidates (0-2 years experience)
  • Detail oriented with a good work ethic
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines

This is a great role for an up-and-coming accountant to gain experience in all aspects of the accounting and finance process in addition to dealing with all areas of the entertainment business on a daily basis.

This fast paced environment requires a motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment, be extremely organized, and highly detail oriented.

Applicants are asked to forward resumes via email to HR@filmnation.com.

 

 

This is an in-office position Monday-Thursday, Fridays are remote. This position's anticipated annual base salary is between $57,425- $68,885, dependent on experience. This does not include any other compensation components or benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and from which they will be performing the job.

FilmNation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or, expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. FilmNation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of FilmNation's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. More detailed information about the company and our list of titles is available at www.filmnation.com.