Senior Production Accountant Position

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeAccountant Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain production budgets for animation projects.
  • Collaborate with producers to create department forecasts and stay aligned with crew planning.
  • Assist with new budget simulations as required.
Cost Management
  • Monitor production expenses and track actual costs against budgeted figures.
  • Meet regularly with payroll and producers to make adjustments as needed.
  • Generate monthly cost reports for each project, along with an overall financial summary for senior production accountants and directors.
Bidding and Overhead Budgets
  • Partner with producers to create budgets and bids for new projects.
  • Liaise with department managers to estimate company overheads.
  • Generate and finalize external client bids upon internal approval.
Financial Support
  • Assist payroll with crew queries regarding pay rates, overtime, entitlements, benefits, or union/guild requirements.
Tax Credit Reconciliation and Audits
  • Reconcile tax credit estimates to ensure compliance with government regulations and stakeholder agreements.
  • Support the finance team with internal and external audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Cash Flow Management and Cost-Saving Measures
  • Monitor cash flow schedules to ensure timely payments from clients and stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising production quality.
Communication and Collaboration
  • Act as a liaison between finance and production departments.
  • Facilitate smooth communication and resolve any financial issues that arise.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in production accounting, preferably within the animation or VFX industry.
  • Proficiency in industry production accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Familiarity with the animation production process, including knowledge of various production departments and their costs.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot financial issues and propose solutions that keep productions on budget and on schedule.
About Us

Our studio is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment.

Why Work With Us?
  • Opportunity to work on exciting projects.
  • Industry-leading studio space with state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Daily breakfast, cake days, movie nights, and more.
  • Hybrid approach to work with flexible work-from-home days.
  • Career development opportunities and training support.
  • Equal opportunity employer with a culture of inclusivity and respect.

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