Bookkeeper (Focus Financial Partners)

About the Role

Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Encino, CA

Job Description:

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a full charge Bookkeeper with ideally entertainment/touring experience to join our team of dedicated professionals.  The Bookkeeper is responsible for computing, classifying, and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of assigned clients are accurate. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per week. This position can be based out of Encino, CA on a hybrid basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Perform credit card and bank reconciliations

• Maintain electronic filing system

• General communication with vendors, clients, and client representatives via phone, email, and in-person

• Perform cash flow reports and cash balances as required

• Assist in assembling information for year-end tax packages for accountants

• Provide some assistance on insurance questions

• Identify, trace, and correct errors

• Prepare/review 1099 reports

• Prepare journal entries

• Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll, as well as applicable reporting

• Print reports (such as financial statements) for review

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of bookkeeping experience in an entertainment business management firm or 2+ years of general accounting experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required; Associate's degree is preferred

• Excellent communication skills (in person, on the phone, and via email)

• Sense of urgency

• Keen eye for details

• Ability to quickly shift gears without losing focus

• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)

• Experience with AgilLink software is highly preferred

This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $52,000 - $65,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.