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Starz

SVP, Physical Production

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

Stay current on evolving production technologies, virtual production workflows, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices. Talent & Creative Collaboration * Serve as a trusted ...

Starz

SVP, Physical Production

Santa Monica, CA

Stay current on evolving production technologies, virtual production workflows, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices. Talent & Creative Collaboration * Serve as a trusted ...

NVIDIA

Technical Marketing Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Deep understanding of professional media workflows (content creation, virtual production, broadcast, post-production, or real-time graphics). Familiarity with standards like SMPTE ST 2110, RTP, or ...

Apple

Sr. Manager, Technical Production

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Strong understanding of emerging production technologies, including advancements in LED, virtual production, and next-generation capture workflows. Experience working in highly confidential ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Virtual Production position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Virtual Production, you typically need a strong grasp of digital imaging, real-time rendering, 3D visualization, and familiarity with film or television production pipelines. Experience with virtual production technologies such as Unreal Engine, motion capture systems, and real-time compositing tools is often required, and certifications or training in these platforms can be beneficial. Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for coordinating across creative and technical departments. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless integration of digital and live-action elements on set, meeting project deadlines, and supporting high-quality content delivery.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Virtual Production?

In a Virtual Production role, your day often involves previsualizing scenes, setting up and operating virtual cameras, managing real-time graphics, and collaborating closely with directors, VFX teams, and camera crews. You may be responsible for troubleshooting technical issues in real time and ensuring that digital assets are optimized for immediate feedback on set. The work environment is highly collaborative and fast-paced, requiring both technical proficiency and creative input. Often, you'll participate in meetings to align on creative direction and provide technical support during live shoots. This dynamic role keeps you at the intersection of technology and storytelling, offering variety and opportunities to innovate every day.

What is a Virtual Production job?

A Virtual Production job involves using real-time technology, such as game engines and LED volumes, to blend digital and physical filmmaking techniques. Professionals in this field work with tools like Unreal Engine, motion capture, and immersive environments to create seamless visual effects and virtual sets. Roles in Virtual Production can range from technical artists and LED operators to cinematographers specializing in real-time workflows. This approach allows filmmakers to visualize scenes interactively, make creative decisions faster, and reduce post-production costs. It's a rapidly growing field that bridges filmmaking, VFX, and game development.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Production job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Accounting Associate

Synapse Virtual Production

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Temporary

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Role: Accounting Associate
Location: Los Angeles or Atlanta
Salary: $100,000 +
Type: Freelance
About SynapseSynapse Virtual Production empowers studios, filmmakers, and educators to unlock new creative possibilities through virtual production. From facility design and systems integration to software development, education, and strategic consulting, we help shape the future of content creation.With our commitment to education at the core, we partner with universities and research institutions to develop talent pipelines, lead training initiatives, and expand the industry’s reach, making virtual production more accessible, sustainable, and future-ready.​ Our award-winning team blends cinematic craft with real-time technology, harnessing AI, game engines, and custom pipelines to build scalable, next-gen workflows. Overview

The Accounting Associate supports the VP, Finance & Accounting in the day-to-day execution of Synapse Virtual Production's accounting operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly close activities, and ensuring the timely processing of transactions across the company's growing multi-location and multi-entity structure.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, mulit-entity production environment. They bring a strong foundation in accounting operations, enjoy solving problems, and can effectively balance recurring transactional work with evolving business needs as Synapse continues to scale.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable
  • Create and maintain customer, vendor, and project records in NetSuite.
  • Generate and distribute client invoices.
  • Record incoming payments and apply cash receipts accurately.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and support collections efforts by identifying aging balances and escalating issues to the VP as needed.
  • Assist with customer account reconciliations and billing inquiries.
Accounts Payable
  • Review and process vendor invoices through Tipalti and other payment platforms.
  • Record bills, payments, and expenses in NetSuite.
  • Ensure appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals are in place prior to payment.
  • Assist with weekly payment runs and vendor communication.
  • Maintain accurate vendor records and support 1099 reporting processes.
Payroll & Employee Expense Support
  • Record Wrapbook payroll transactions and related entries in NetSuite.
  • Support payroll reconciliation activities across Rippling and Wrapbook.
  • Assist with employee reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, and expense reporting processes.
  • Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for payroll-related accounting entries.
Credit Cards & Cash Management
  • Record corporate credit card activity and ensure transactions are coded accurately.
  • Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations for review.
  • Support cash management processes, including tracking account activity and preparing documentation for VP review.
  • Assist with approved funding and payment requests.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
  • Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for monthly close.
  • Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation, and amortization schedules.
  • Prepare recurring journal entries and supporting documentation.
  • Support the accuracy and completeness of financial records across all entities.
  • Assist with audit requests and external reporting requirements as needed.
Production & Project Accounting Support
  • Assist with project setup and wrap-out processes.
  • Support production accounting activities, including project cost tracking and reporting.
  • Pull, organize, and format project financial data for leadership review.
  • Collaborate with Production, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate project-level financial reporting.
Process Improvement & Systems
  • Help maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and reporting efficiency.
  • Support the adoption and use of AI-enabled tools and technologies that enhance accounting operations and accuracy.
  • Contribute to building scalable accounting processes that support Synapse's continued growth.
Qualifications
  • 3–5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance operations experience.
  • Experience with NetSuite or a comparable cloud-based ERP system required.
  • Familiarity with Tipalti, Wrapbook, Rippling, or similar platforms preferred.
  • Experience supporting production, media, entertainment, agency, or project-based businesses strongly preferred.
  • Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
  • Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and month-end close processes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with leadership.
  • Interest in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.

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