Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – AP/AR Specialist

Please note: our response may delayed over the holidays, but we will be reviewing all resumes and will respond in the New Year.

Hybrid | Westlake Village, CA (Local Candidates Only)

Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP is conducting an exclusive search on behalf of our client, a highly respected entertainment and media market research firm. This company partners with major players in broadcast and cable networks, entertainment studios, technology innovators, and production/distribution companies to deliver strategic insights and consultation.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable expertise to join a dynamic finance team. This hybrid role combines AP and AR responsibilities, along with general accounting support, in a fast-paced environment.

About You

You are a responsive, detail-driven accounting professional with 5–10 years of experience in private accounting or internal finance roles. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy variety in your work, and take pride in being organized and dependable. You work well with direct, results-oriented leadership and value efficiency, professionalism, and clear communication. You’re collaborative, adaptable, and maintain a positive, solutions-focused approach, even when priorities shift. Technical expertise in QuickBooks Enterprise and Concur is essential. Familiarity with entertainment, production, or media industries is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Process vendor invoices for accuracy, authorization, and coding via Concur and QuickBooks Enterprise
• Audit and process employee expense reports for compliance with corporate policies and IRS guidelines
• Reconcile and document company credit card transactions
• Verify ACH data/vendor payments
• Handle year-end functions including 1099 processing and sales tax reporting
• Prepare and maintain AP-related general ledger reconciliations
• Post journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications

Accounts Receivable:

• Manage full AR cycle: invoice creation, billing adjustments, credit memos, and payment application
• Oversee high-volume billing and future months tracking on complex Excel worksheets
• Ensure invoices reflect accurate contract terms
• Monitor aging reports, resolve discrepancies, and drive timely collections
• Prepare weekly/monthly AR performance reports, including aging summaries and cash flow projections
• Provide insights on customer payment behavior and billing patterns
• Develop and refine AR policies to improve billing accuracy, reduce aging, and streamline internal workflows

General Accounting & Administration:

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate schedules and reports
• Support revenue leadership with insights on customer payment behavior and billing patterns
• Assist with general office administration duties (small office)
• Identify and correct variances, errors, or inconsistencies
• Other accounting tasks as assigned by the Department Lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 5–10 years of combined AP/AR experience
• Strong understanding of intermediate accounting/bookkeeping (“debits and credits”)
• Knowledge of revenue recognition rules for media contracts is a plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise, Concur, and client portals
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, complex worksheets)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a hybrid environment
• Must maintain confidentiality and work well independently and in a team setting

What We Offer

• Salary: $100k–$120k, commensurate with experience
• Benefits:
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical/Dental Insurance (100% paid for employee, stipend for dependents)
• PTO: 3 weeks/year
• Additional PTO day per month for volunteer work
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee-run wellness plan with reimbursement stipend for mental/physical health
• Team outings and other perks
• Hybrid Schedule: Must work onsite 2 days/week in Westlake Village

Submit Resumes to:

Rae Dawn Hadinger - rhadinger@rsjcpa.com