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$71k–$75k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Well-being Programs, Inclusive and Diverse Company Culture, Professional Growth Opportunities
Posted 29d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Associate will serve as the primary accounting point of contact for assigned departments, managing client bookings and ensuring GAAP compliance. Key duties include processing payments, liaising with agents and clients on invoices, and providing financial reporting to facilitate forecasting.
Requirements
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and at least 3 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Excel and NetSuite, along with strong communication skills and a customer-service orientation, are required.
Full job 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 based in New York City, New York.
On a day-to-day basis, this role will entail new client bookings, review and modify existing bookings as necessary to reflect updated performance dates, meet with Agents/Assistants on a routine basis, and provide reporting to Agents to facilitate forecasting and collections. The Associate, Client Accounting, will establish and monitor quality metrics and continuously seek improvement in the process of tracking client bookings.
The salary range for this role is $71,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do
Meet with assigned agents regularly (1-2 times per month) and their assistants weekly to ensure complete and accurate booking data and reports
Ensure client payments are processed quickly and accurately and in compliance with all legal and tax requirements.
Liaise with clients and agents directly on invoices, statements, debits, tax matters, and any account questions/concerns they may have.
Enter and maintain client bookings and review data for accuracy and completeness while considering revenue recognition standards
Coordinate with counterparts at other companies as necessary to complete booking details
Provide regular reporting to agents to facilitate forecasting, collections, and insights into client performance
Coordinate with the Cash Management team as necessary to ensure payments are applied to the correct booking
Provide exceptional customer service to agents and other stakeholders
Understand accrual accounting, contracts administration, and systems to identify opportunities to improve the client booking process
Build long-term relationships based on trust and confidentiality
Assist with ad hoc requests
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred required
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 attention to detail and ability to handle very high volume of transactions
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 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.
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
Offices: 9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, US · 888 7th Ave, Floor 7, New York, NY 10019, US · 225 Polk Avenue, Suite 130, Nashville, TN 37203, US · 1401 Peachtree St NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30309, US · 1 Newman St, London, W1T 1PB, GB
Talent Representation and EntertainmentDigital EntertainmentGamingBusiness DevelopmentDigital MediaFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
Offices: 9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, US · 888 7th Ave, Floor 7, New York, NY 10019, US · 225 Polk Avenue, Suite 130, Nashville, TN 37203, US · 1401 Peachtree St NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30309, US · 1 Newman St, London, W1T 1PB, GB
Talent Representation and EntertainmentDigital EntertainmentGamingBusiness DevelopmentDigital MediaFinancial ServicesVenture Capital