Senior Production Accountant

Job Description

Welcome to Disney TV Animation − where imagination meets innovation! We're home to producing some of the biggest animated hits on television today for Disney Channel and Disney Junior including Phineas & Ferb, Big City Greens, and Gravity Falls; and the premiere animation studio for the Disney + streaming service. Whatever the show, our job is always about creating exciting entertainment!

Disney Branded Television / Freeform Production Finance Department is responsible for the financial management of all of our television series, pilots and specials. We interact with many other Disney Television departments on a daily basis and are looking for the next Sr. Production Accountant to join our tight knit team.

Responsibilities
• Manage the setup and processing of single assignments, bonuses, rights options, and milestone payments for several animation series and development projects.
• Review legal agreements to determine proper method to pay the talent. This requires concise communication with Business Affairs/Legal team at times.
• Act as a liaison between talent agencies and Disney to gather starting paperwork.
• Process payment via Media Services, Studio Payroll, Sargent Disc, or Accounts Payable.
• Communicate payment status with all stakeholders.
• Keep payment trackers up to date and report monthly.
• Perform generic production accounting duties as needed including processing Accounts Payable in SAP, reviewing timecards for Studio Payroll, and preparing cost reports as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and other pertinent meetings relating to the job requirements.

Basic Qualifications
• 2+ years prior experience in similar role, preferably in the Entertainment industry
• A passion for Animation and be confident working in a dynamic team environment that offers inclusivity and exposure to executives in Disney TV Animation
• Understanding of talent contracts and ability to communicate contract details to others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and be an independent thinker
• Possess a friendly team driven positive attitude
• Have high quality organization, prioritizing, and accuracy skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel and PowerPoint)

Education
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with television or feature film production accounting is a plus
• Familiarity with union agreements is a plus
• SAP experience a plus

The hiring range for this position in CA is $82,400 to $113,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with Disney/ABC Cable Services, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Disney/ABC Cable Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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