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Creative Artists Agency

Trust Accounting Associate, Theatre

Creative Artists Agency, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Join Us as a Trust Accounting Associate, Theatre Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide.

Job Description We are seeking a professional to strengthen the accounting team. This position will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist decision‑making. The primary responsibility of the Accounting Associate is to ensure timely invoicing and collection of client payments. The role includes basic accounts receivable/accounts payable duties, follow‑up on client monies/outstanding invoices, data entry, billing, and creating and managing customized Excel spreadsheets.

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; 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 handle billing questions and discrepancies

Support the accounts receivable budget process by providing information, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions

Conduct monthly training for new agent assistants on trust accounting functions and booking submission

Identify and collect on past‑due balances while maintaining positive relationships with our customers/clients

Support special projects, company initiatives and/or process improvement initiatives

Collect/upload profit statements and update booking/invoicing supplier grids

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years Finance/Accounting experience

Experience reconciling accounts, statements, and resolving discrepancies

Entertainment experience is preferred

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 trustworthiness with confidential information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

10‑key proficiency by touch

Typing speed of 45 words per minute minimum

Good organizational skills; able to multitask

Takes initiative; asks for more work if needed

Location This is a hybrid role based out of our New York or Los Angeles office.

Compensation The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $25.00 – $29.00. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision‑making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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