Job Position Summary: Creators is looking for someone who displays grit and has a growth mindset.
This person will become part of our collaborative culture and must have a willingness to learn and the capability to contribute.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to find different, compelling, uncommon voices and share them with the world.
Everyone has stories, opinions and unique perspectives. Our job is to pull out their best versions and share them.
We syndicate talented and award-winning writers and artists. We edit, sell and distribute their columns and comic strips worldwide.
We publish books. We find compelling authors, help them craft their narrative, market, sell and distribute their books worldwide.
Our Story:
In 1987, Creators was founded as an independent media and syndication company. Creators has represented more than 1,000 of the most talented writers and artists in the world. Our talent has won an industry-leading number of Pulitzer Prizes, Reuben awards and Peabody awards.
As technology and consumer interests have evolved, Creators has adapted. Remaining unapologetically tied to our journalistic roots, we launched a book publishing division in 2012. Since then, we have published over 200 books.
We believe that the written word is what connects humanity, and we seek to publish stories and narratives that strengthen that connectedness.
Our Culture:
We seek hardworking employees who show grit and maintain a growth mindset.
Located in sunny Hermosa Beach, California, we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Role
This position will perform the duties of a staff accountant and financial analyst under the supervision of the accounting and business manager. You will be exposed to a breadth of accounting transactions, and internal accounting responsibilities. While working on a small team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience in every aspect of our accounting/business cycle. Your work and responsibilities will span across numerous departments to assure proper financial reporting and provide analytical support as needed.
Functions and Responsibilities
• Responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable including, but not limited to:
• Producing and distributing customer invoices.
• Managing collections and minimizing the accounts receivable balance.
• Accurately recording all received payments (ACH, Wire, Credit Card, etc.)
• Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable including, but not limited to:
• Entering vendor bills and making timely payments.
• Producing and distributing talent royalty statements.
• Accurately recording all payables transactions.
• Numerous month/period end responsibilities including, but not limited to:
• Reconciliations for numerous accounts.
• Revenue and expense analysis, as needed.
• Year end 1099 processing and distribution to the IRS and applicable vendors.
• Analysis tasks:
• Produce and analyze weekly sales reports for the publishing segment.
• Handle additional analytical and accounting projects as the need arises to support management in making informed decisions and assure the accuracy of financial records.
Requirements and Qualifications
• Experience displaying grit
• A growth mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of general accounting processes as listed in functions and responsibilities.
• Experience of 1-3 years is a plus.
• Excel proficiency: Familiarity with functions and pivot tables is necessary. Experience with macros is a plus.
• QuickBooks experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Passion for accountancy and numerical analysis.
• Desire to gain hands on experience with the full accounting cycle of a small business.
• Strong time management, organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-teach, research and learn on the job.
• Independent critical thinker and problem-solver.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Willing to pitch in and take direction.
• Willingness to research and learn.
• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for something.
• Able to learn proprietary software.
• Able to multitask and take initiative.
• Desire to learn and to grow as a professional and as a person.
• Must love dogs (dog-friendly office)
If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@creators.com.
