Production Accountant

Company Description

FOLKS is an award-winning visual effects studio known for delivering high-quality work across film, episodic, and advertising projects. As part of the wider Pitch Black group, FOLKS operates within a global creative and production network spanning multiple international studios and production environments.The studio is recognized for its collaborative culture, strong creative talent, and commitment to operational excellence across both production and corporate functions.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Management

• Manage the AP-dedicated email inbox, review vendor correspondence, and route invoices for approval or PO matching in accordance with internal workflows.

• Process supplier invoices, corporate credit card transactions, and approved employee reimbursement claims in NetSuite.

• Reconcile corporate credit card statements and maintain accurate petty cash records and reconciliations.

Vendor Management

• Maintain vendor master data in NetSuite, including vendor onboarding, updates, and compliance requirements.

• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries relating to invoices, payments, and account matters.

Payment Processing

• Identify due payments and prepare weekly vendor payment runs in NetSuite.

• Generate, validate, and process bank payment files, ensuring appropriate approvals and compliance with vendor payment terms.

Reconciliations

• Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, petty cash, and corporate credit card statements.

• Reconcile intercompany receivable and payable balances and resolve discrepancies with relevant stakeholders.

Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including asset additions, disposals, and record updates.

• Process monthly depreciation and reconcile fixed asset balances to the general ledger.

Month-End Close

• Prepare month-end accrual journals and manage prepaid expense schedules, including amortisation and balance reconciliations.

• Support month-end close activities through the preparation of reconciliations, supporting schedules, and audit-ready documentation.

• Assist the Finance Manager with financial reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

This version retains the original structure and key responsibilities while being more concise and suitable for a job description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in an accounts payable, transactional accounting, or similar finance operations role.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Demonstrated experience with bank reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and fixed asset management.
• Strong working knowledge of GST and Australian tax compliance requirements.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and reconciliation-oriented functions.

Preferred

• Inter-CA, CPA Australia or BCOM qualified or active enrolment in a professional accounting program
• Prior hands-on experience in Australian accounting practices is a plus
• Experience in a production, media, or entertainment industry finance environment.
• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting (AUD and USD).
• Experience preparing bank upload / ABA payment files.

Additional Information

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Strong reconciliation accuracy and thoroughness across multiple ledger accounts.
• Ability to manage competing month-end deadlines and high-volume AP transactions simultaneously.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Process Orientation & ERP Proficiency
• Effective liaison with vendors, internal approvers, and cross-border finance teams.
• Comfort navigating ERP workflows, maintaining data integrity, and following defined internal controls.