Production Accountant
June 16/17 (Sat/Sun) - 10am-6pm
Janice Sheridan - Advanced Production Accountant
When one imagines jobs that are available on a film or TV project, it’s unlikely that “accountant” instantly leaps to mind. And yet, when you consider the complex nature of these projects with numerous departments separate, yet intertwined; each with large sums of money being spent every day, it soon becomes apparent why a top-notch Production Accountant is a key player in any production team. Not only does the Production Accountant require a solid background in standard accounting practices but also a comprehensive understanding of the contractual requirements of the various guilds and unions that comprise a production crew.Working closely with the Production Manager and reporting directly to the Producer, the Production Accountant is responsible for overseeing the accounting department staff, establishing accounting procedures and practices that will ensure the reliability of financial records and reports, provide cost reports, cash flow reports, monthly reconciliation, and manage petty cash.
People who take the Production Accountant advanced workshop will emerge with the following skill sets:
• Preparing accounting and office procedures for a film/television project
• Preparing production payroll, including guild remittances
• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Preparing various cost and financial reports
• Preparing and managing a petty cash reporting system
Prerequisite: None
Background on the Instructor
Janice Sheridan, CGA, graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a Commerce Degree in Accounting in 1994 and in 2004, she graduated with CGA designation
She started working at Salter Street Films in accounting in 1994 where she worked on shows in development, production and post production (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Emily of New Moon, The Dark Zone).
In 1997 Janice left Salter Street to work as a freelance production accountant where she has mostly worked on television productions but has done several feature films as well.
Canadian:
Salter Street Films (Made In Canada seasons 2&4)
Big Motion Pictures (Black Harbour Seasons 2&3, Task Force, Sleep Murder)
imX Communications (The Devine Ryans)
US:
Fox Television Studios (Footsteps, The Riverman, Suzanne’s Diary For Nicholas)
VonZerneck Sertner Films (Mom At Sixteen, The Hunt For the BTK Killer, Relative Chaos, Fatal Error, Ambulance Girl)
Crossroads Films (Snow Angels)
Janice has worked on shows that have been broadcast on CBC, APTN, YTV, Global, CBS, A&E and Lifetime Television
Janice has instructed before and is also on the Film Advisory Committee in Nova Scotia.
