Coordinator, Finance

Posted 6 Days Ago
New York, NY
1-3 Years Experience
News + Entertainment
The Role
The Coordinator, Finance role at RWS Global involves assisting in processing invoices, supporting payment runs, managing payroll processing, handling accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing administrative support to the finance department.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports. 
 
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide. 
 
The RWS Global roster of clients includes 
Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the role of Coordinator, Finance responsibilities include:
Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in processing invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and approvals using AP automation tools like Bill.com.
  • Support weekly and ad hoc payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
  • Maintain vendor records and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
  • Support biweekly payroll processing for a diverse workforce, including performers and seasonal employees.
  • Import payroll data into AP software and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
  • Collaborate with the payroll team to onboard new employees and ensure payroll documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Manage the full AR cycle, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliation processes.
  • Generate and send out invoices to customers accurately and promptly.
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely payments.
  • Collaborate with project managers to resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries promptly.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and ensure compliance with AR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives to support departmental goals.

Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 0-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, payroll processing, and Accounts Receivable. (if 0 experience, must have internship experiences completed)
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as NetSuite, and AP automation tools (e.g., Bill.com).
  • Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timelines.

Company Benefits

  • Progressive PTO
  • Health benefits- Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k
  • Employee Enrichment Programs
  • Summer Fridays

Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 65,000
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.

 

The Company
New York, NY
297 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

RWS Entertainment Group is a global, Emmy Award-winning entertainment company with headquarters in New York, London and Cincinnati. Together with its subsidiaries, RWS designs, fabricates, installs and operates custom entertainment, live events, attractions, exhibits, destinations, décor and branded experiences.

Founded in 2003, RWS operates the largest live production facility in New York City which includes 56,000 square feet of office space, a rehearsal studio complex and performer housing. RWS properties include a Theatrical and Ticketed Experiences division; Binder Casting serving the stage, film and commercial markets; RWS Décor Products and RWS Leased Experiences.

In 2021, RWS acquired JRA, an award-winning creative studio providing master planning, writing and content development, attraction/exhibit planning and design, graphic design, executive media production, art direction and project management. In 2022, RWS acquired ted, Europe’s largest leisure entertainment experience company. Specializing in theatre, cruise, travel, resort, and retail, ted leverages a vast knowledge of multiple industries across six internal departments: talent, production, audio visual, studio, retail and fitness.

RWS Entertainment Group and its subsidiaries have supplied groundbreaking productions for an impressive roster of clients that includes Warner Bros., Lionsgate, The Coca-Cola Company, Apple, Disney, O, the Oprah Magazine, Vera Wang, Azamara, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Hard Rock Resorts, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Europa-Park Resort, Paultons Park, Marella Cruises, TUI Group, Roompot, Bourne Leisure, Six Flags, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Science Centre Singapore, Space Center Houston, Original X Productions, Crayola, Hershey’s and many more.

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