Jason Rasmussen Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Define product vision and release scope for SmartAccounting and provide production accounting expertise for the entire suite of production finance products.
• Design best-in-class client solutions by researching and clearly defining user needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to collect and analyze user feedback
• Develop business requirements by interviewing internal and external stakeholders
• Write feature specifications and wireframe them for the engineering team
• Create, maintain and prioritize product backlog in accordance with company goals and cost/benefit analysis

Los Angeles, California, United States

• ATL - SAG, DGA, WGABTL - IATSE, Teamster, Non-Union, Non-Aff Payroll(Hollywood/West Coast Agreements)
• All weekly payroll
• Onboarding ATL and BTL
• Payment Schedules
• Cross-Boarding
• Character Payments

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles, California

• Supervised 5 accountants, overseeing payroll, AP, CASHet/PC, cost reporting, international transactions.◆ Systems Analysis and Solution Consulting ◆
• Designed custom chart of accounts and project coding schema
• Created from-scratch Movie Magic Budgeting template
• Designed and implemented new multi-company SmartAccounting instance to consolidate 3 existing systems
• Designed and implemented new SmartTime instance with new company-wide production team access (and training)
• Collaborated with IT on enhancements for proprietary systems◆ Reduced Company Risk ◆

Culver City, CA

One-person production accounting; handled all aspects of the financials.

Greater Chicago Area

ATL - SAG, DGA, WGABTL - IATSE, Teamster, Non-Union, Non-Aff Payroll(Area Standard Agreements)

Greater Los Angeles Area

IATSE, Teamster, SAG, DGA, Non-Union, Non-Aff Payroll

Burbank, CA

• Network Production Accountant for brand-new digital platform
• Create and update accounting guidelines for 3rd-party production partners
• Review production budgets for labor and contract legal compliance
• Analyze 3rd-party cost reports for variances and forecast final expenses
• Track development, production, and overhead budgets
• Audit 3rd-party wrap financials and prepare final payments

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Manage business affairs, including project contracts, media licensing, and insurance
• Create and manage administrative budget including YE projections
• Review balance sheet and income statements for accuracy
• Manage Accounts Payable, including 1099 tracking and reporting
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including all billing and collections
• Administer payroll and human resources

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Manage A/P, including vendor setup/W-9s, POs/Invoices, 1099 tracking, credit cards
• Track expenses for state incentive programs
• Review and process production payroll
• Manage Petty Cash and Vendor Deposits
• Prepare SAP JE uploads
• Cost reporting for Line Producer

• ◆ Systems Analysis and Solutions Consulting ◆
• Deployed and configured Dynamics GP, including workflow procedures and GL accounts for all modules
• Conceptualize and build complex SQL reports spanning multiple databases and tables
• Schedule SQL Server Agent jobs to automate data corrections◆ Production Accounting ◆
• Process Payable, Receivable, Bank, Inventory, Payroll, and General Ledger Entries
• Train and supervise Jr. Production Accountant

• Research/correct prior & current period royalties
• Administer Special Handling items at end of period
• Format/Load electronic data for AS400 system
• Reconcile cash receipts with statements
• Contact income sources for electronic data
• Maintain operation of department technology (printers, scanners, copier)

BMG Music Publishing was purchased by Universal Music Publishing. Please see above.

• Supervisor Duties:
• Directed baristas in daily tasks and task priority to expedite customer flow, maximize sales, and create a welcoming store environment
• Managed store promotional set-ups, including signage, merchandise and training
• Promoted a respectful work environment by developing positive relationships with partners; understanding & addressing individuals’ motivations, needs, and concerns
• Anticipated customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the store environment and customers for cues; managed the store’s supply orders
• Trained new partners on all Starbucks policies and standards; positively reinforced successful performance with respectful and encouraging feedback

Bm, Music Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, PRIDE Alliance President, Resident Assistant,Treasurer and Historian, Phi Mu Alpha.

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