Accounts Payable Associate

at  NEED Financial Services

NEED Financial Services is a small business in Los Angeles, CA. We are supportive, collaborative, client-centric and our goal is to take the worry out of the day-to-day back office activities for clients to focus their energy and attention on the creative aspects of their business.

Our work environment includes:

• Regular social events
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Casual work attire
• Modern office setting
• Safe work environment
• Growth opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

NEED Financial Services is the Entertainment/Media Industry’s premiere outsourced production accounting service. NEED Financial Services allows entertainment and media production companies to focus strictly on their creative and production endeavors. Our team of professionals handles the necessary tasks of accounts payable and receivable, job costing, and internal financial statement preparation.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Associate will review invoices, purchase orders and statements to verify amounts owed. This position prepares and processes payments for vendor invoices, maintains, and reconciles accounts payable ledger as well as assist with other financial obligations in accordance with internal accounting policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

· High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
· 2+ years progressive accounting experience in public accounting or similar environment
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
· Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 9004

· Enter invoices into accounting system, run AP aging reports.
· Facilitates payment of vendors (ACHS, wire transfers, online payments), which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
· Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
· Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
· Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.
· Set up new vendors and maintain financial information, verifying any vendor bank changes.
· Respond to client/vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
· Other related duties as assigned.