accounting assistant
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October 21, 2024
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Farpoint Films Inc.
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*Accounting Assistant ? Permanent, Full-time*
*Salary range: $50,000 - $53,000*
*Farpoint Films Inc. *
Farpoint Films Inc. is an award-winning film, television and digital media production company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We utilize our in-house production and post-production facilities to handcraft inspiring and creative storytelling. Farpoint Films Inc. has a unique culture and environment.
The accounting assistant works closely with and under the supervision of the accountants. This role supports the accountants in managing the financial control of multiple non-union film productions to ensure the timely and accurate financial reporting and effective cost management of productions.
*Responsibilities:*
· Support the production and corporate accountants with their responsibilities such as maintaining records and preparing cost reports.
· Assist with inputting supplier invoices on a weekly basis ensuring accuracy in data entry including the proper allocation of expenses to Manitoba labour to support the application of the tax credits.
· Communicate with cast and crew and the production manager on a regular basis.
· Prepare weekly bank reconciliations.
· Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations including investigation and resolution of any variances.
· Monthly intercompany accounts receivable to accounts payable reconciliations for all related party transactions.
· Manage and prepare reconciliations for the 12 corporate credit cards, including regular communication with cardholders.
· Monthly review of project revenue reports to ensure all invoicing has been assigned to a project.
· Assist with setting up new Sage50 accounting files for production companies.
· Assist with projects and workflow for both production and corporate entities as required.
· Ordering all office supplies as required.
· Prepare ad hoc analysis as required.
*The ideal candidate will:*
· Be a fast learner and multi-task workflow on multiple productions.
· Be able to work with minimal supervision under pressure with strict deadlines.
· Possess excellent communication and people skills.
*Required experience / Professional skills:*
· Must thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
· Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively as part of the production team and corporate accounting team.
· Must exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.
· Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all essential duties.
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· 3+ years of accounting experience.
· Knowledge of film production and film accounting is preferred.
· At a minimum, the completion of a bookkeeping course or diploma is required.
· Knowledge of Sage 50 software is preferred.
· Proficiency with Microsoft suite of programs.
Our office is located across from Polo Park shopping centre. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, health care benefits, interesting work, and a fun and supportive work environment.
If this sounds like the job for you, please send your resume to: pamela@farpointfilms.com. Please make sure to include the job title that you are applying for in the subject line. Applicants need to be legally eligible to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons regardless of their race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.
Job Types: Full-time,
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LocationWinnipeg, MB
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$50,000 to $53,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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