Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Dina Ramsey · Accepted Answer

“Contact working Production Accountants and ask to clerk for them. Most will be very happy to be contacted because there is a lack of Clerks in our departments.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Dina Ramsey · Accepted Answer

“I’ve seen people turning up, not being interested and wanting to schmooze with production people in other departments. They don’t do well in the Accounting Department.”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Dina Ramsey · Accepted Answer

“Do I need to be good at math? (Spoiler alert: No!)”

Question 4

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Dina Ramsey · Accepted Answer

“Patience. Also, I’m always willing to learn. If someone is showing you their way to file, you have be open to a new approach. It might sound mundane, but people often know systems and idiosyncrasies better than you. Even down to the type of paperclip we use, there is a method to the madness and there’s a reason for everything — do not be rigid in your attitude.”

Question 5

What is an Assistant Production Accountant?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

An Assistant Production Accountant is instrumental in ensuring that the production accounting needs of a project go smoothly. In particular, the Assistant Production Accountant acts as the liaison between the production and its vendors, employees, contractors, and union reps.

Question 6

What does an Assistant Production Accountant do?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

In addition to the substantial communication requirements of being an Assistant Production Accountant, they must also aid the Production Accountant with all record-keeping and budget documentation for the duration of a project.

Question 7

Is an Assistant Production Accountant a good job?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Productions big and small require someone with expertise in accounting, which make the role of an Assistant Production Accountant a valuable one. If you love numbers, organization, and being the go-between for all things accounting on a project, then being an Assistant Production Accountant might be the perfect fit for you.

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