Friedman Personnel Agency

Friedman Personnel Agency Los Angeles based Entertainment Staffing and Recruiting Agency focused on Administrative work. This makes us the premiere entertainment staffing source in town!

The Friedman Agency will cater to your individual needs and deliver exceptional results. If you are a company seeking an employee, or an employee seeking a new company to work for, we specialize in providing both! Our services include; temporary, temp-hire, direct-hire, pay rolling, and executive search services. Providing these services since 1978, we are the original personnel service for the en

tertainment community in Hollywood, and have continued to be the #1 source of candidates and jobs! We have the resources of a large national agency, yet remain a privately owned and operated company, servicing the community like only a small business can. We take time to establish your needs and offer personalized and professional service to you. We never forget about you once we place an employee with you or once we place you in a new job. Throughout the years, we have continued to build successful relationships with our clients and candidates. Please take the time to navigate throughout our website or feel free to contact us at anytime. We look forward to assisting you!

01/12/2024

We are seeking a Temp / Temp to Hire Assistant for our client, a top Commercial Agency. This is an in-person role. All candidates must be local to Los Angeles. This role is ideal for someone who aspires to be an Agent. Salary is up to $25.00/hour DOE as a Temp.

Primary duties include but not limited to:
• Keeping phone logs
• Rolling calls
• Composing and drafting emails
• Managing complex calendars
• Track phone and email correspondence
• Arranging travel, accommodations, and preparing detailed itineraries
• Preparing Expense Reports
• Taking detailed meeting notes
• Talent Payments
• General office and administrative duties
• Special Projects and other duties as needed

Skills and Requirements:
• MUST have at least 1 year of Assistant desk experience at an Entertainment Talent Agency (Internships considered).
• Bachelor's degree required
• MAC / PC Proficient
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Highly organized, accurate, and strong attention to detail
• Professional
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Send resumes to: [email protected]

12/12/2023

We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant for our client, a major Entertainment company. This is an onsite position; it is not remote or hybrid. All candidates must be local to Los Angeles. Salary is $80,000-$85,000 per year DOE + benefits.

Duties include but not limited to:
• Entering transactions
• Prepares G/L entries
• General ledger postings and maintenance
• Gathering and preparing information for audits
• Keeping up and complying with all legal requirements
• Keeping information confidential
• Preparing and properly coding A/P invoices
• Prepares, records, and reconciles activity
• Working with other departments to run checks
• Bank reconciliations
• Prepares various reports and statements
• Assists in the preparation and recording of Escrow accounts on a daily/monthly basis.
• Other duties and special projects as needed

Skills and requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance CPA is a plus
• Minimum 5+ years in prior related experience needed in accounting
• Previous accounting experience non-profit setting preferred
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Able to research, analyze and understand data
• Ability to work both as a team and independently
• Organized and self-motivated
• Experience with non-profit financial reporting requirements.
• Able to meet strict deadlines
• Superior math skills
• Able to hold highly private and sensitive information confidential
• PC Computer savvy MS OFFICE: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom

Send resumes to: [email protected]

11/07/2023

We are looking for a temp / temp to hire HR Administrative Assistant for our client, a major Entertainment Company. All applicants must be local to the Los Angeles area. This is an in-person role. This opportunity is for someone who wants a career in Human Resources. Administrative experience in an HR role is preferred. Salary is up to $23/hour DOE.

Duties include but not limited to:
• Responding to emails
• Administrative and clerical duties
• Attend employee performance reviews
• Assisting with employee file audits
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets and run reports
• Data entry of employee information into system
• Assist with planning of company events
• Special projects and additional duties as needed

Skills and requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred will consider Associates
• Administrative experience in an HR role preferred (internships considered)
• Proficiency with MS Office: Strong Excel skills and Word
• Experience with ADP or similar software
• Able to learn new software easily
• Passion for Human Resources
• Discretion with confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask in a quick paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organized
• Positive attitude, professional, and customer service oriented

Send resumes to: [email protected]

11/02/2023

We are looking for a Temporary Production Payroll Accountant for our client. This position is an in-office position. All applicants must be local to the Los Angeles area. The term of the position is open and could convert to a Full-Time Direct Hire role for the right individual. Salary is up to $30.00/hour DOE as a temp.

Duties include but not limited to:
• Confirm and report worked hours of all talent for weekly payroll processing using the company’s third-party payroll company
• Review hours worked and rates to make sure of adherence to minimum guarantees
• Work closely with the company teams to make sure all information required for payroll is accurate and current
• Work HR Department to get any needed employee paperwork
• Interact with the third-party payroll company, Finance Department and HR department to ensure payments are processed timely and accurately
• Ensure problems and issues are investigated, and resolved in a timely manner
• Assist the team with year-end third-party payroll document preparation
• Provide recommendations for improvements of processed and systems
• Other duties and special projects as needed

Skills and requirements:
• Minimum 2+ years production accounting experience
• Experience processing payroll for film or television productions required
• Experience working with payroll software
• Knowledge of SAG/AFTRA rules and contracts preferred
• Ability effectively work closely and build solid business relationships with coworkers, freelancers, and third parties
• Ability to and multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to function in a high-volume department
• Superior computer skills MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, QuickBooks, Google Sheets
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a team with coworkers
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Able to effectively plan and anticipate needs
• Proactive
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work Overtime as needed

Send resumes to: [email protected]

09/28/2023

We are looking for a Part-Time contract Personal Bookkeeper for our client, an Entertainment Mogul. All candidates must be local to the Los Angeles area. Previous experience as a Bookkeeper is required! Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred. Salary is up to $60/hour DOE as a contractor.

Duties include but not limited to:
• General bookkeeping
• Bill paying
• Preparing weekly/monthly reports
• Bank reconciliations
• Submitting insurance requests
• Filing corporate compliance matters
• Interacting with bankers, lawyers, investors
• Additional duties and projects as needed

Skills and requirements:
• MUST have bookkeeping experience
• Must have excellent computer skills including: QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and have a high level of accuracy
• Must be enthusiastic
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Send resumes to: [email protected]

08/29/2023

We are seeking a Runner / Junior Personal Assistant for our client, a high-profile individual. This position is an in-person role working out of a home office, it is not remote. All candidates must be local to the Los Angeles area. Experience as Runner and Customer Service background is a must! Salary is $50K to 65K DOE.

Duties include but not limited to:
• Running errands
• Gift buying and exchanges
• Interacting with business partners, family and home staff
• Special projects and other duties as needed

Skills and requirements:
• Experience as a Runner (internships are considered)
• Personable and professional positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of fashion
• Excellent written, verbal communication and time management skills
• Discretion with confidential information
• A team player mindset
• Can do attitude with a no job too small or too big mentality
• Organized and calm under pressure
• Punctual
• PC/MAC savvy
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, as well as with outside high-profile executives
• Excellent references are required
• Valid driver license, car insurance and dependable car

Send resumes to: [email protected]

08/11/2023

We are seeking a Music Assistant for our client, a top Music Management Company. All candidates must be local to the Los Angeles area. This is an in-person, in office role. Prior experience as an Assistant at a Music Company is required. Salary is up to $21 / hour DOE + excellent benefits.

Duties include but not limited to:
• General office and administrative duties
• Managing heavy multiple complex calendars
• Scheduling meetings and event planning
• Tracking phone and email correspondence
• Keeping phone logs
• Rolling calls
• Arranging travel and accommodations
• Preparing detailed itineraries
• Assisting with the coordination of projects and events, as necessary
• Special projects
• Other duties as needed

Skills and requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of MUSIC Entertainment Assistant experience. MUSIC experience is a MUST!
• Proficient in both MAC and PC computers
• MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organized
• Must be highly detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• A strong ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Effective problem solver with ability to self-manage
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Ability to roll calls

Send resumes to: [email protected]

06/29/2023

We are looking for a Temp Accounting Coordinator for our client, a Studio and Production Company. This is a long-term Temp opportunity. This position is in-person, not remote. All candidates must be local to Los Angeles. Bachelors Degree in Accounting is preferred. Previous experience in Accounting at an Entertainment company is required. Salary is up to $30/hour DOE as a Temp.

Duties include but not limited to:
Coding invoices
Preparing journal entries for deposits received
Help manage A/P and A/
Provide support to Accounting and Finance departments
Interacting with vendors to resolve any billing issues
Reviewing charges on invoices
Coordinating with Production on A/P
Preparing cost summaries
Reviewing staff’s expenses and reimbursements
Reconciliation of credit card invoices
Preparing weekly intracompany funding transfers/requests
Help assisting audit teams
Help with year-end tax returns of the financials
Special projects and other duties as needed

Skills and requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting preferred
Previous experience in Accounting position at an Entertainment company
Detail oriented and accurate
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent Computer skills MS Office
Excellent references

Send resumes to: [email protected]

04/17/2023

We are looking for a Temp to Hire Payroll Accountant for our client, an Entertainment-related business. This is an in-person role, not remote. Candidates must be local to Los Angeles and have ADP Payroll experience. 5+ year’s experience as a Payroll Accountant is required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required. Salary as a Temp is up to $33/hour DOE.

Send resumes to: [email protected]

04/17/2023

We are looking for a Temp / Temp to Hire HR Generalist / Coordinator for our client, an Entertainment-related business. This is an in-person role. Candidates must be local to Los Angeles and have HR Generalist experience including recruiting. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field is required. Salary as a Temp is up to $28/hour DOE.

Send resumes to: [email protected]

02/08/2023

We are looking for a Manager for our client a Top Production Company. This is an in-person role. All candidates must be local to Los Angeles. Candidates MUST have prior Entertainment Company HR experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management or related field preferred. ADP experience highly preferred. Salary is up to $120K DOE + excellent benefits (including 401K).

Send resumes to: [email protected]

Address

9000 W Sunset Boulevard, Suite 705
West Hollywood, CA
90069

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(310) 550-1002

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