Payroll Administrator
Company: Film 45
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
This position serves to support the Finance Department and Show
Production Management with general Payroll support. The Payroll
Administrator acts as the gatekeeper to the generation of Freelance
Payroll and maintains a working knowledge of all active shows and
payroll cycles. The Payroll Support Administrator will act as the
main liaison between the company and third party-payroll provider
Media Services, as well as manage deadlines, establish best
practices to ensure Payroll is completed in a timely fashion, and
work with all departments of the company to ensure
compliance.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, kit rental backups,
mileage records, 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;
- Ensures all backup paperwork like kit rentals backup and
mileage forms are IRS compliant;
- Ensures timely and accurate submission of payroll, including
benefit deductions and deferral amounts;
- Receives and files all completed start packets and deal memos
to the appropriate show file;
- Responsible for copying and scanning documents;
- Coordinates with the accounting team in order to ensure all
documents are accounted for and properly tracked and filed.Other
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The position requires an individual comfortable with working
independently and in a team environment;
- This position requires the highest level of confidentiality to
be maintained at all times;
- A basic understanding of the Entertainment/ Television
Production Industry;
- Basic knowledge of filing and labeling systems.Qualifications:
- 1-2 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
- A general knowledge of Labor Laws, specifically California and
New York; additional supplementary knowledge of international labor
law is a plus;
- An understanding of unions and guilds is a plus
- Experience with entertainment accounting softwares such as Cast
& Crew, Media Services, EP Smart Accounting, or CAPS is a plus
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint,
Word)
- Must be comfortable with the Macintosh Operating Systems
- Self starter, able to work independently as well as part of a
teamPhysical Demands:
- This position requires some light lifting with no more than
5-15 pounds unassisted.Work Environment:
- This position works in a very quiet environment.
- This position requires no travel.
- This position does not require the use of a company or personal
vehicle for work related tasks.
- Heavy email and phone correspondence.Film-45 is an equal
opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work
environment.
Keywords: Film 45, Santa Monica , Payroll Administrator, Human Resources , Santa Monica, California
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