Payroll Coordinator

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Acts as first review of each production's weekly payroll looking out for errors or discrepancies in regards to overtime, meal penalties, worker's comp percentages, state withholdings, kit rental backups, mileage records, benefit deductions, and per diems;
• Works with Production heads and HR to ensure worked hours/days are accurately reflected and terms submitted on timecard are accurate to the active deal memo;
• Communicates timely and accurately with third-party paymaster to secure a final payroll edit in time for payroll to be processed weekly;
• Ensures all backup paperwork like kit rental agreements and mileage forms are IRS compliant;
• Receives and digitally files all completed start packets and deal memos to the appropriate show folders;
• Responsible for saving all payroll documents into our online filing system (Google Drive);
• Coordinates with the accounting team daily.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

-The position requires an individual comfortable with working independently and in a team environment;

-We require the highest level of detail and confidentiality to be maintained at all times;

-A basic understanding of the Entertainment/ Television Production Industry;

-Involves heavy email correspondence so strong communication skills is a must.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in Payroll; Entertainment experience is not necessary but a working knowledge of television production and the entertainment industry is a big plus;
• An Accounting background is not required, but an interest in the Accounting field is beneficial
• General knowledge of Labor Laws, specifically California and New York; Additional knowledge of international labor law is a plus as is an understanding of unions and guilds
• Experience with entertainment accounting software such as Cast & Crew, Media Services, EP Smart Accounting, or CAPS
• Self starter, excited to learn about our business and be part of a strong Accounting / Finance team.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), comfortable with macOS and Google Drive.

Our current expectation is this job can be done from home 1-2 days a week, subject to change.

Please include your salary range expectation along with your resume.    

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqnev6-18-191-254-0-42 in your application.