Payroll/Production Accounting Training

Reel Works is partnering with IATSE Local 161 to launch an intensive 15-session training program to prepare rising Production Accounting Professionals in New Jersey with the essential skills needed to transition successfully to work as 2nd Assistant Accountants or Assistant Payroll Accountants in the entertainment industry.

What does it cost?

  • There is no fee for this program. Each trainee is paid to participate.

Who should apply?

  • Be at least 21+years old

  • Eligible to work in the US

  • Must be a NJ Resident

  • Not enrolled in full-time education

  • Must have relevant production experience with exposure to accounting on a TV Show, Feature Film, or similar project

  • Must have proficient computer skills, including spreadsheets and Word documents

    Preferred, but not required

    • Experience as a Production Payroll Clerk and/or Accounting Clerk preferred

    We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Please apply without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, women and non-binary people, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply for this training.

How to apply?

Join us for the required info session on TBD DATE by registering here.

The first step in the application process is to attend the info session.
The info session covers important program information, and program dates, overviews the application process, and features a Q&A session with panelists.

Questions? Please email recruitment@mediamkrs.org with the subject: Accounting Training, NJ

We believe that film, media, and tech should be accessible for all people. If you need an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation for the info session, please specify the accommodation you are requesting to recruitment@mediamkrs.org by August 19th, 2024. You will be contacted by staff to discuss your request as needed.

This program was made with the support of