At Entertainment Partners and Central Casting, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee is seen, where ideas, thoughts and perspectives are shared openly, and where fearless innovation is encouraged. Weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into who we are will drive our competitiveness by encouraging creativity and enhanced decision making.

We help to power Oscar-winning films, Emmy-winning shows, and Clio-winning commercials. Feel the satisfaction of doing work that directly impacts the most exciting industry in the world. EP is poised to redefine and evolve the back-office processes of the entertainment community with security at the core of what we do.

Are you looking for the next opportunity to revolutionize an industry? If so....

The Assistant Paymaster requires significant data entry utilizing Entertainment Partners products and systems, with a high degree of accuracy. The ideal candidate will maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with clients and co-workers. Since working with client's revenue, it is important to deliver their payments timely and this can create a high pressure environment at times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret source documents and accurately enter in payroll information into the EP system according to instructions.
• Expected to learn how to key complex payroll as knowledge increases; errors must be kept at a minimum
• Compile, sort by alpha order and run edits for paymaster.
• Assist payroll operations with various clerical duties.
• Run various payroll reports when instructed.
• Assist other departments with various duties when instructed.
• Calculate, audit and input above and below the line payroll in accordance with client, employee, union, state and federal requirements.
• Process payroll timely, staying in constant communication with the client to be aligned on expectations.
• Establish and maintain complete and accurate files of each production; file project documents electronically in Show Folders
• Gain basic knowledge of state, federal and workers compensation statutory requirements.
• Learn EP policies and procedures.
• Ability to seek assistance where required; escalate potential “issues” to appropriate manager.
• Change voicemail daily.
• Employee accountability – i.e. no “negative” talk; accuracy, turnaround, client service, etc.
• Attend training classes, gain basic knowledge of Los Angeles entertainment contracts, utilize Halogen Training Modules, Lynda.com, etc. on a regular basis to gain/reinforce knowledge of payroll contracts and EP policies.
• Provide employee earnings and analysis where requested, run Project Queries, run BIT (as applicable).
• Contact clients when shows are assigned/reassigned (both existing and new manager).
• Ensure all hand off instructions are clear to the designated backup on the team; always communicate backup information to the client.
• When serving as backup, contact each client and communicate coverage for the day.
• Keep project info in Salesforce up-to-date to include payroll schedule and projected time cards, etc.
• Ensure weekly adjustments completed by end of week, otherwise escalate to manager; review/validate completed adjustments and communicate to client.
• When available, help the team wherever needed; check team emails for coverage.
• Ensure compliance with document retention and processes (I-9s, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college experience preferred.
• Experienced with keying in data using 10-key by touch.
• At least 1-year experience working in an office environment.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Clerical, administrative or retail experience helpful
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Communicate with external and internal clients using a professional client service approach.
• Proficient with 10-key by touch.
• Knowledge of payroll processing with ability to pay close attention to details.
• Good typing skills, speed and consistency in keying timecard accurately with volume.
• Ability to concentrate on a task without being distracted in an area that includes ongoing conversation.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Provides good customer service including consistency in quality and accuracy levels.
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding) including active listening skills to accomplish the tasks assigned.
• Ability to accept feedback and apply it to work task improvement.
• Knowledge of military time.

Other benefits and perks included are:

• Health, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and company match
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Participation in company equity plans
• Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellness programs
• Training and development
• Possibility of hybrid/flexible/schedules
• Annual bonus and merit reviews

The hourly rate for this position is 20.00 an hour and will be commensurate with experience related to the position.