Senior Accountant

Job Description

Who We Are
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.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. 

The Role
The Senior Accountant will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist decision-making.  The position reports to the GL Accounting Manager. 
 

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.

• Complete account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accounts.

• Maintain financial schedules and ledgers in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures for both domestic and international divisions.

• Assist in the development and improvement of accounting processes.

• Support the completion of financial statement audits.

• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessary.
   

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years accounting/finance experience

• Public accounting experience a plus

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA highly preferred

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

• Advanced Excel skills
   

Location

This role is hybrid our Los Angeles office.

Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $85,000 - $95,000 in Los Angeles, CA. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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.