Digital Domain seeks Production Accountant (Vancouver, BC)

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Digital Domain is an Academy Award©-winning digital production studio focused on visual effects for feature film and advertising. Founded in 1993, the company has built a legacy of achievement, listing Titanic, The Day After Tomorrow and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button among its 75+ film credits. A creative giant in advertising, Digital Domain has created some of the world’s most memorable spots. The studio works with top directors and is continually pushing into new territory. Digital Domain is recognized for pioneering work in photo-real digital humans, and productions that bring the worlds of movies, games, advertising and the web closer together. www.digitaldomain.com

Location: Vancouver Studio
Position: Production Accountant

For immediate consideration, please submit application at www.digitaldomain.com/careers

Summary:
Responsible for the handling of complex production and general accounting work which requires an understanding of accounting principles and a basic understanding of the production process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Partners with the Venice show Production Accountants for the day to day oversight of the shows financial health
• Assists Producers in preparing budgets and Estimated Final Cost Reports
• Partner with Bidding Producer to insure accuracy of all bids
• Prepares cost analyses and other special reports as needed
• Reviews and codes production specific purchase orders and invoices
• Prepares weekly status sheet of assigned productions
• Prepares weekly billings for re-billable costs as required
• Reviews weekly detail reports for accuracy and makes reclassification as required
• Provides show information needed for facility forecasting and planning
• Maintains assigned production accounting records
• Process company petty cash receipts for cost accounting
• As point of contact in Vancouver, partners with Venice Accounting department for day to day oversight of Vancouver general accounting needs
• Perform standard accounts payable and accounts receivable duties (e.g. capital equipment, cross border shipping, etc)
• Generates standard weekly financial reports and ad-hoc reports as needed
• Support payroll processing and timecards
• Support tax incentive/rebate processes and tracking

Education, Experience and Skills Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Finance with four or more years related accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer literacy in a PC environment with proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications required. Exposure to Oracle a plus.
• Diplomacy, discretion, reliability, and a sense of humor are critical.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work well as part of a "team".
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment and with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to prioritize work and remain detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.