PSL
Connie Hendrix
Sr. Production Accountant
Venice,California
Summary
Detail-oriented Cost Accountant with 20 years of experience and a track record of producing highly accurate financial reports and streamlining production systems. Professional and well-versed accountant with fantastic communication skills. Willing to work with any company committed to improving its modes of production while increasing production and financial efficiency.
Proficient in Construction, Visual Effects, and Production Accounting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant Visual Effects
Skydance Media
Santa Monica, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Set up chart of accounts and tracked PO's in several entities.
- Initiated and tracked change orders.
- Reported weekly cost for labor and non-labor expenses, monthly cash flows and hot costs.
- Prepared and executed change orders.
- Liaison with Vendors to set up contracts and payment schedules in multiple currencies, implement and track purchase orders in various territories.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data and assets.
- Tracked Tax Incentives
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Accountant Visual Effects
Skydance Media
Santa Monica, CA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze data for VFX Shot deliveries.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of ledgers and provided journal entries.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks for audits.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accountant Visual Effects
HBO
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Created operating budgets and report financial planning.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Reported monthly cash flow in multiple currencies and entities.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided monthly cash flow for multiple currencies.
- Developed financial model to for shot tracking and cost accuracy, including GST and HST for funding.
- Prepared change orders through execution.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on approved overages.
Construction Accountant
FOX (FX)
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, and banking reconciliations.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Initiated change orders through execution.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Production Accountant Visual Effects
FOX
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Production Accountant Visual Effects
Marvel Studios
Burbank, CA
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared monthly cash flow expenses and forecasting in multiple currencies.
- Track Pre-Visualization and Post-Visualization costs with accuracy.
- Developed Change Orders with 26+ vendors and follow through to execution for VFX and 3D Stereo.
- Initial Wire Payments
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Assistant Accountant
Starz
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
Assistant Accountant
Amazon Studios
Los Angeles, CA
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
Production Accountant Visual Effects
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CA
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating shot tracking documentation and initiate cash flow planning.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Worked on multiple projects for shot tracking and tax incentives.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Assistant Accountant
Warner Brothers Television
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Production Accountant
Prime Focus World
Los Angeles, CA
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Production Accountant
CHE
Los Angeles, CA
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations via Quickbooks.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create reconciliation and appropriation of funds.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Assistant Accountant
MGM
Troy, MI
10.2009 - 01.2010
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
Construction Accountant
Warner Bros. Television
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2009 - 10.2009
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Executive Assistant to SVP Estimating
20th Century Fox
Los Angeles, CA
07.2004 - 09.2008
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Film Studies
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 01.1994 - 09.1998
Skills
Account reconciliation specialist
Account reconciliation processes
Tax accounting specialization
Calculating liabilities
Partnership accounting
Fiscal budgeting knowledge
Finance
Cash Flow analysis
Account Reconciliation
Financial Management
Financial statements expertise
Schedule Management
Bookkeeping
Budget Analysis
MS Office Suite
Budgeting
Superior attention to detail
Administrative support
Software
Entertainment Partners
Greenslate
Sage
Interests
Budgeting and Cost Reporting
Timeline
Accountant Visual Effects
Skydance Media
01.2022 - 05.2023
Accountant Visual Effects
HBO
01.2022 - 07.2022
Accountant Visual Effects
Skydance Media
07.2021 - 12.2022
Construction Accountant
FOX (FX)
09.2019 - 12.2020
Production Accountant Visual Effects
FOX
08.2018 - 05.2019
Production Accountant Visual Effects
Marvel Studios
07.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Accountant
Starz
09.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Accountant
Amazon Studios
03.2016 - 08.2016
Production Accountant Visual Effects
Sony Pictures
01.2015 - 02.2016
Assistant Accountant
Warner Brothers Television
01.2015 - 04.2015
Production Accountant
Prime Focus World
01.2012 - 03.2014
Production Accountant
CHE
06.2011 - 05.2012
Assistant Accountant
MGM
10.2009 - 01.2010
Construction Accountant
Warner Bros. Television
06.2009 - 10.2009
Executive Assistant to SVP Estimating
20th Century Fox
07.2004 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Film Studies
Georgia State University
01.1994 - 09.1998