Position Overview:
Orange County based music production company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bookkeeper to take full responsibility for our bookkeeping operations. This role is pivotal in managing our day-to-day activities, including accounts payable and receivable, bill payments, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner in our growth, identifying cost-saving opportunities, assisting in budget preparation, and ensuring our financial practices support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices, credit card charges, and other financial obligations.
• Generate comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, for review by company owners.
• Proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of company budgets, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Maintain proficiency in QuickBooks and leverage its capabilities to optimize financial management processes.
• Collaborate closely with the outside CPA firm to ensure tax filings are accurately prepared and submitted on time
• Maintain list of musical works including publishing share.
• Maintain list of contract files.
• Create and upload sales files for record label.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and financial management.
• Strong expertise in QuickBooks and other financial management software.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to generate and interpret financial reports.
• Knowledge of tax preparation and coordination with external tax professionals.
• Ability to identify cost-saving measures and implement budgeting strategies.
• Strong organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with processing payroll via an outside payroll service.
• Knowledge of copyrights, royalties and licensing of copyrights is a plus.
• A strong expertise in Excel.
• Starting salary $60K to $72K based upon experience.