Creative Artists Agency · 6 hours ago
Trust Accounting Associate, Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$25/hr - $29/hr
3+ years expCreative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, seeking a Trust Accounting Associate to strengthen the accounting team. This role focuses on various accounting tasks, ensuring timely invoicing and collection of client payments, along with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting the accounts receivable process.
AssociationBrand MarketingCommunitiesSports
Responsibilities
Review contracts/bookings reports to ensure accurate information is inputted into the accounting system
Investigate held checks or wires with client team to submit missing bookings
Help agents and assistants with coordinating booking report submission questions
Perform other accounting tasks as requested by Supervisors and management
Escalate collection of missing booking reports, to Trust Accounting Supervisor, if no response in the defined timeframe
Maintain communication with agents, assistants, managers, attorneys, studio contacts and the trust department; which will include in person meetings
Perform month end close tasks for A/R – book revenue according to the revenue recognition policies and closing schedules are updated
Perform accurate monthly billing adjustments, and the handling of billing questions and discrepancies
Support the accounts receivable budget process by providing information and identifying variances; implement corrective actions
Conduct monthly training for new agent assistants, including familiarizing them with trust accounting functions, as well as how to submit bookings
Responsible for identifying and collecting on past due balances while maintaining positive relationships with our customers/clients
Support with special projects, company initiatives and/or process improvements initiatives
Collect/upload profit statements/update booking/invoicing supplier grids
Qualification
Required
Must have 3+ years Finance/Accounting experience
Experience reconciling accounts, statements, etc. and resolving discrepancies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well with a team and represent the culture of the company
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
Ability to succeed in a fast paced, highly demanding, high volume, dynamic, corporate environment
Unimpeachable integrity and can be trusted to maintain confidential information
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
10-key by touch
Typing – 45 wpm min
Good organizational skills; able to multi-task
Will take initiative; ask for more work if needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Entertainment experience is preferred
Company
Creative Artists Agency
Creative Artists Agency is an entertainment and sports firm that specializes in digital media, publishing, sponsorship, and endorsements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Temasek HoldingsTPG
2023-09-07Acquired
2017-09-26Private Equity
2017-04-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Seijean Gahng
Vice President, Partnerships APAC
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André Vargas
Executive - Head of Data
Recent News
2025-12-18
Sports Business Journal
2025-12-18
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