Job Description

International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees
IATSE Local 871

Accounting Clerk

Based in Burbank, CA

IATSE Local 871 is seeking candidates for the position of Accounting Clerk .

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Process quarterly member billing and distribute by email or regular mail. Assist members by phone or email with any general accounting questions to do with their account, and payment processing of open balances and payment solutions as approved by the BOD or Business Representative. Responsible for setting-up and maintaining member auto payments. Process quarterly late fee billing and mail out appropriate statements of accounts to members with past due balances. Communicate any member grievances or requests for help regarding payments or past due balances to the Business Representative. Update and track BR & ABR member arrangements.
  
• Oversee in general all member status changes and maintain and distribute membership cards and per capita stamps. Process any order for the resupply of said materials from the International by submitting check request for payment. Review and process membership reinstatements and honorable withdrawal paperwork, and coordinate processing with International. Maintain up to date member details and accurate notes in the financial/member database software. Read and understand current Local and International Bylaws and Constitution as it relates to the accounting of Member Fees.
  
• Track and review disability claims and paperwork as it pertains to members and keep their file up to date. Prepare certified mail for member suspension and expulsion process.
  
• Maintain and provide new members list for newsletters and email blasts. Maintain accurate and up to date member live files as well as oversee member file archiving. Provide Status letters.
  
• Review outstanding pending members. Process member tax statements.
  
• Provide monthly reports to the Accountant before BOD meetings including current member open balances listed in the financial/member database software with general explanation as to the status of collectability or need for write-off by the accountant. Also generate a monthly report for members currently on any internal payment plan with general notes on standing with keeping current with payments and remaining payments until paid off. Generate separate report for any members on deferment with status dates of when the status began and will end.
  
• Assist Accountant with ad/hoc reports or projects as necessary.

There will be heavy email contact as well as phone and in-person discussions with members and potential members.

Candidates must be team players; must have meticulous attention to detail and ability to focus on minute details for extended time periods; must have the ability to keep detailed records and notes; must have an aptitude for research and organized work habits; be a good listener; be comfortable talking with members and potential members and having difficult conversations. Candidates should strive to provide stellar customer service and have a desire to promote Union membership.

Candidates must be tech savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook, Share Point, etc.; ability to learn and become proficient with use of company database and other software. Must have good math skills and excellent customer service skills. 

This position is represented by OPEIU Local 537. Union membership will be required following a 90-day probationary period. Compensation is $31.21/hr and is OT eligible. Generous health and pension benefits.

Hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00AM – 5:30PM.

To Apply:
Please send résumé, cover letter, and 3 professional references to: Office@ialocal871.org with “ Accounting Clerk ” as the subject.

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