About Careertakes

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Client Associate to join their Beverly Hills, CA team focused on music business management and entertainment accounting. This full-time, Monday–Friday position is designed for candidates who want to learn core business-management accounting tasks (AR/AP, reconciliations, reporting, tax support) while working with artists, touring personnel, and creative clients. The role emphasizes mentorship, internal advancement, and building long-term technical skills in an entertainment-focused accounting environment.

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Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable, including approvals, funding transfers, and remittance management; escalate irregular items to management.
• Maintain income tracking schedules, weekly cash balances, and cash flow reports; flag anomalies and outstanding items.
• Keep organized, complete financial documentation for client activity.
• Perform bank, credit card, and road-cash reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies and post journal entries as needed.
• Prepare commissions, rebills, and Personal Expense Worksheets for applicable client entities.
• Maintain Contract Control Files (CCF) and track tour and merchandise settlements.
• Reconcile royalty statements and maintain royalty trackers across income sources.
• Compile and organize financial data to support reporting and tax preparation.
• Support payroll processing with third-party providers and assist with related tax reporting and reconciliations.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and compile documentation for business tax filings when required.
• Support 1099 compliance and assist with individual, corporate, and LLC tax preparation for multi-state clients.
• Identify missing information or discrepancies; follow through on open items to ensure timely resolution.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external partners.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) semesters of college-level accounting coursework required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Music Business, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines.
• High degree of confidentiality and independent judgment.
• Interest in music/entertainment business management and willingness to support artist-related financial workflows.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $53,763 per year (estimated).
• This role provides mentorship, clear advancement paths, and hands-on exposure to entertainment accounting, royalties, and tax support.
• Benefits and formal package details will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Extended screen time across multiple monitors and software systems.
• Occasional extended hours during peak periods (e.g., tax season, quarterly reporting).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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