Accounting Assistant

**Accounting Assistant - Permanent, Full-time**

**Salary range: $50,000 - $53,000**

**Farpoint Films Inc.**

Farpoint Films Inc. is an award-winning film, television and digital media production company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We utilize our in-house production and post-production facilities to handcraft inspiring and creative storytelling. Farpoint Films Inc. has a unique culture and environment.

The accounting assistant works closely with and under the supervision of the accountants. This role supports the accountants in managing the financial control of multiple non-union film productions to ensure the timely and accurate financial reporting and effective cost management of productions.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the production and corporate accountants with their responsibilities such as maintaining records and preparing cost reports.
- Communicate with cast and crew and the production manager on a regular basis.
- Prepare weekly bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations including investigation and resolution of any variances.
- Monthly intercompany accounts receivable to accounts payable reconciliations for all related party transactions.
- Manage and prepare reconciliations for the 12 corporate credit cards, including regular communication with cardholders.
- Monthly review of project revenue reports to ensure all invoicing has been assigned to a project.
- Assist with setting up new Sage50 accounting files for production companies.
- Assist with projects and workflow for both production and corporate entities as required.
- Ordering all office supplies as required.
- Prepare ad hoc analysis as required.
- Be a fast learner and multi-task workflow on multiple productions.
- Be able to work with mínimal supervision under pressure with strict deadlines.
- Possess excellent communication and people skills.

**Required experience / Professional skills**:

- Must thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively as part of the production team and corporate accounting team.
- Must exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all essential duties.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 3+ years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of film production and film accounting is preferred.
- At a minimum, the completion of a bookkeeping course or diploma is required.
- Knowledge of Sage 50 software is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite of programs.

Our office is located across from Polo Park shopping centre. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, health care benefits, interesting work, and a fun and supportive work environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$53,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (required)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (required)
- Organizational skills: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person