1

Production Accounting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Staff Accountant

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$51K - $67K/yr

You will help keep a multi-company creative business financially organized while also serving as the core production accounting support for internal films tracking costs, supporting budget-vs-actual ...

Production Accountant

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

This position will support the day-to-day operational accounting functions for Illumination ... Execute weekly accounts payable for production and studio teams such as, but not limited to: paying ...

Staff Accountant

Oklahoma City, OK

$51K - $67K/yr

You will help keep a multi-company creative business financially organized while also serving as the core production accounting support for internal films - tracking costs, supporting budget-vs ...

Feed Accounting Specialist

Harbeson, DE · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Feed Accounting Specialist Full-Time · On-Site · Food Production ABOUT THE ROLE We're placing a Feed Accounting Specialist for a food production operation that takes its numbers as seriously as its ...

Senior Accountant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Collaborate with the Production Accounting Director to track project status, assist in production reconciliation and create and track billbacks, as needed. * Perform Production Accounting ...

This role focuses on leveraging SQL expertise and upstream oil and gas knowledge to support production accounting and field operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with a hybrid team ...

Production Accountant

Burbank, CA · On-site

$74K - $139K/yr

Minimum 3 years previous accounting experience required. * 2 years previous TV production accounting or animation accounting background strongly preferred. * BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance ...

Resolves issues and flow setups for less complex systems in the production accounting system. * Consults with Managers to resolve issues and flow setups for more complex systems in the production ...

Accounting Manager

$132K - $156K/yr

Our mobile-first products and machine learning-powered credit models look beyond credit scores ... Accounting Manager Tilt builds financial products - loans, credit cards, and cash advances - that ...

Drive compliance with production accounting processes by validating batch data, reviewing completed batch tickets, and resolving discrepancies before system entry. * Manage production data flow by ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Production Accounting information

See salary details

$10

$36

$95

How much do production accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for production accounting in the United States is $36.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can you make $500,000 a year as an accountant?

Production accountants typically earn between $50,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Earning $500,000 a year is uncommon for this role and usually requires senior-level positions, extensive experience, or working in high-budget industries like film or television production. Advanced skills, certifications, and a strong professional network can contribute to higher earnings but reaching $500,000 is rare in this field.

What is the difference between Production Accounting vs Cost Accounting?

AspectProduction AccountingCost Accounting
CredentialsTypically requires accounting or finance degrees, certifications like CPA or CMARequires accounting background, often CPA or CMA certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in production companies, film studios, or media industriesManufacturing, industrial, or service industries
Industry UsageUsed to track production costs, budgets, and expenses in media and entertainmentUsed to analyze and control manufacturing costs and product pricing

Production Accounting and Cost Accounting share similar financial skills and certifications but differ in their industry focus. Production Accounting is specialized for media and entertainment sectors, managing production budgets and expenses, while Cost Accounting is broader, focusing on manufacturing and product cost control. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or job comparison.

What is the role of a production accountant?

A production accountant manages the financial aspects of a film or television production, including budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting. They ensure the project stays within budget by coordinating with various departments and using accounting software. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of industry accounting practices are essential for this role.

How does a production accountant typically collaborate with other departments during a film or television project?

Production accountants work closely with various departments, such as production management, art, and post-production, to track expenses and ensure the project stays within budget. They regularly communicate with department heads to collect invoices, process payments, and manage financial reporting. Collaboration is essential for addressing any budget discrepancies or unexpected costs that arise during production. This cross-departmental interaction helps maintain financial transparency and supports the smooth progression of the project.

Can you make $100,000 as an accountant?

Production accountants can earn $100,000 or more annually, especially with experience, certifications, and working on large or high-budget projects. Salaries vary based on industry, location, and level of responsibility, with senior roles and specialized skills often commanding higher pay.

What is production accounting?

Production accounting is a specialized field that involves managing and tracking the financial aspects of film, television, or media productions. Production accountants are responsible for creating budgets, handling payroll, processing invoices, and ensuring all financial transactions comply with industry regulations. They work closely with producers and department heads to monitor expenses, forecast costs, and report on the financial status of the production. Their work helps keep productions on budget and ensures all financial records are accurate and up to date.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Production Accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting, usually supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with production accounting software such as PSL, SmartAccounting, or Movie Magic Budgeting, as well as strong Excel skills, is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are vital for managing complex production finances and collaborating with diverse teams. These skills ensure accurate tracking of expenses, compliance with industry standards, and smooth financial management throughout the production process.

Is production accounting hard?

Production accounting involves managing complex financial records and ensuring accurate cost tracking for film, television, or media productions. It requires attention to detail, familiarity with accounting software, and understanding industry-specific processes, which can make it challenging for newcomers but manageable with training and experience.
More about Production Accounting jobs
What cities are hiring for Production Accounting jobs? Cities with the most Production Accounting job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Production Accounting jobs? The most popular types of Production Accounting jobs are:
Infographic showing various Production Accounting job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,062 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Staff Accountant

Filmmakers Ranch

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

$51K - $67K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Staff Accountant
Filmmakers Ranch
Full-Time | In-Studio | 9:00am6:00pm

We are looking for a Staff Accountant who wants to be more than the person quietly doing the books in the background.

This is a full-time, operationally critical role inside a business that is not just one thing. Filmmakers Ranch is one part film studio, one part advertising agency with brand clients, one part production company, and one part training school. That means this role sits at the center of a business with multiple revenue streams, multiple entities, multiple rhythms, and multiple kinds of financial discipline happening at once.

You will help hold all of that together.

This is a role for someone who likes numbers, yes, but also likes order, momentum, clarity, and being deeply useful. Someone who understands that creative businesses do not run on vibes alone. They run on clean systems, current numbers, disciplined follow-through, and financial visibility leadership can actually trust.

At Filmmakers Ranch, this role sits at the financial backbone of the business.

You will help make sure payroll runs correctly. Bills are paid on time. Receivables do not drift. Cash is visible. Weekly cost truth is current. Production budgets are being tracked. Agency spend is clean. Training revenue is visible. Leadership can see what is happening, what is overdue, what is under pressure, and what decisions need to be made now.

This is not a bookkeeper-in-the-background role. It is a financial operations seat with real consequence and real ownership.

You will help keep a multi-company creative business financially organized while also serving as the core production accounting support for internal films tracking costs, supporting budget-vs-actual visibility, keeping backup clean, and making sure the financial side of productions is usable, current, and decision-ready.

The idea is simple: keep the numbers clean, keep the cash visible, keep the reporting current, and make it much easier for leadership to run the business well.

Purpose

Own the financial operations backbone of a multi-entity creative business and the production accounting discipline for internal films.

This role exists to make sure the money side of the company is not vague, delayed, messy, or reactive. It exists to create clarity across a business that operates as a studio, an agency, a production company, and a training organization all at once.

Done well, this role gives leadership a clean, current picture of where money is, where it is going, what is overdue, what is under pressure, and what needs attention now. It also gives internal productions the cost discipline and reporting structure they need to stay grounded in reality.

Think less quiet accounting support, more:
the person helping a fast-moving, multi-layered creative business stay financially sharp, operationally disciplined, and hard to surprise.

What the role looks like

This is a full-time, in-person role based at the studio, working 9:00am6:00pm.

You will sit at the intersection of accounting, cash discipline, and operational complexity helping keep the enterprise current while also supporting internal films with proper production accounting structure.

This role combines bookkeeping accuracy, weekly reporting, payroll discipline, AP / AR control, cash forecasting, reconciliation rigor, and production cost tracking across a business that includes:

  • a film studio

  • an advertising agency with brand clients

  • a production company

  • a training school

You are not just entering transactions. You are helping create financial truth across a business with multiple moving parts.

Why this role matters

Filmmakers Ranch is not a simple single-entity business with one checking account and one type of customer.

It is a layered creative company with overlapping operations, client work, productions, payroll, vendors, training activity, and leadership decisions that need current information.

A great Staff Accountant helps make sure all of those worlds stay financially visible and properly organized.

That means:

  • the studio side stays operationally clear

  • the agency side stays disciplined on client costs and reporting

  • the production side stays current on budgets and spend

  • the training side stays organized and accurately tracked

  • leadership can see the whole picture, not just disconnected pieces

That is what makes this role powerful.

Who this is for

This role is for someone who likes complexity, but likes bringing order to it even more.

You may come from accounting, finance, bookkeeping, business administration, or production accounting. You may have experience with multi-entity bookkeeping, payroll, agency accounting, or cost tracking for productions. You may simply be the kind of person who hates financial fog and loves making things make sense.

The best fit is someone who understands that this role is not about managing one neat little set of books. It is about helping leadership understand the financial reality of a business that wears several hats at once and making sure those hats do not become accounting chaos.

Because the best person for this role does not just enter numbers. They create clarity. They protect cash discipline. They make it easier for leadership to make better decisions across the whole ecosystem.