SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

WHO WE ARE:

Buchwald was launched by Don Buchwald and five associates in 1977. Today, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, we are an industry leader in talent representation.

Built on the cornerstone of our commercial and broadcast departments, our full-service agency offers representation in every area of the entertainment industry: commercial, broadcast, film, theatre, television, literary, feature film packaging, personal appearance, syndication (radio, television and digital), unscripted, branding/digital, and emerging talent.

With over forty-five years of experience, we have mastered the art of representation with dedication, perseverance, determination, and passion.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Buchwald is seeking an experienced accountant and bookkeeper in our New York office. This is a hands-on, in-office role responsible for ensuring that all payroll, financial records, ledgers, and statements are accurate, current, and compliant. Experience with Paychex, Paylocity and Brex is a plus.

This role requires the ability to transform a legacy function through technology, data, improved documentation, and standardized workflows. This role will work closely with senior leadership and serve as the internal point of contact for all accounting, payroll, and banking functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process payroll for employees in California and New York using payroll software; ensure compliance with federal, New York State, NYC and California payroll tax requirements
• Record and maintain daily journal entries across all accounts with accuracy and timeliness for two operating companies
• Maintain and organize the company’s chart of accounts
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all company accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Manage day-to-day banking activities including deposits, transfers, wire requests, and maintaining relationships with banking contacts
• Coordinate with payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate filing of payroll tax returns and W-2s
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Liaise with external CPA or accountants as needed for audits, tax filings, and financial reviews
• Coordinate with the internal talent payments team on talent-related transactions as needed
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
• Support implementation of new accounting or payroll software

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 - 8 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a service-based or entertainment / media industry environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll independently for 75+ employees across multiple jurisdictions
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and bookkeeping best practices
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash management
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site 4–5 days per week.

BENEFITS: Medical, Sick Pay, Vacations, Etc.

JOB TYPE: Full-time, In-Office / 4 days on-site per week

COMPENSATION: $80,000– $100,000 per year

PLEASE NOTE:

Buchwald does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by the company 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 Buchwald will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.

Buchwald is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.