[Hiring] Associate, Client Accounting @United Talent Agency

Role Description

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.
• Providing reporting to Agents to facilitate forecasting and collections.
• Establishing and monitoring quality metrics.
• Continuously seeking 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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the 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.