Staff Payroll Analyst

EP | Central Casting•Burbank, CA

1d•$30 - $37

About The Position

At Entertainment Partners 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 while fostering a work environment with the nimbleness of a start-up but the stability of a blue chip. We are 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.... We are looking for a Payroll Analyst.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/human resources related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 plus years’ payroll, benefits, payroll tax, and accounting work experience in a multi-state environment. CPP certification a plus.
Experience in human resources function desired.
Knowledge of Federal and State Wage and Hours laws. Withholding, tax tables, and garnishment regulations.
Thorough knowledge of complex and specialized payroll and data processing procedures. Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and UKG Pro in a multi-state environment.
Knowledge of human resource functions.
Strong knowledge of accounting and/or mathematical functions.
Customer service oriented.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a confidential manner.
Proficiency in researching, organizing and reporting data.
Professional demeanor, appearance and positive attitude with proactive approach to responsibilities.
Problem-solver and attention to detail.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Able to work independently and in a team environment.
Solid communication skills including verbal, writing and in-person.
Ability to learn new tasks quickly and retain new information quickly.
Must be highly organized, efficient and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Solid time management skills.
Ability to take initiative, self-direct, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency using spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and communicating in email professionally.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance and willing to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
Demonstrates flexibility.

Responsibilities

Problem Resolution – Responds to requests for employee data from various departments and outside agencies and resolves issues in accordance with state and federal wage and hour law regulations. Investigates discrepancies and inconsistencies by researching supporting documents and payroll and or benefits records.
Customer Service – Must facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll and benefit procedures to resolve inquires and discrepancies. May assist end-users with system issues.
Communication – keeps management and HR staff informed of systems and compliance changes.
Detail oriented - must document and question issues throughout the payroll process that impact employees, other departments, 3rd-parties and relevant data used or shared to meet weekly payroll processing needs.
Process Improvement – Must maintain current on payroll systems to achieve alignment with HR benefits and other related functions to ensure effective accounting support.
Compiles, analyzes, prepares and inputs payroll data such as but not limited to, garnishments, 401k, and benefit deductions.
Prepares and processes biweekly transfer of payroll data with the automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll. Reviews, verifies and releases payroll information to ensure accuracy on regular, supplemental, and off-cycle payrolls including manual check process.
Responsible for collecting, calculating, coding, batching timecards and expense reports according to Company policies and practices and state and federal requirements.
Performs various payroll, benefits and payroll tax account reconciliations for accounting.
Prepares and reconciles periodic, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, tax and W2s, workers compensation, etc.).
Performs detailed audits of individual records as well as general audits of transactions and makes payroll and benefit adjustments as necessary.
Maintains payroll records, registers and reports to document the details of payroll records.
May prepare management and ad-hoc reports.
Processes benefit data to ensure all information is up to date in HR and payroll systems
Prepares and reconciles carrier statements and ensures statements are paid in a timely manner
Assists with other benefit administration duties and audits, which may include but not limited to 401k, ESOP and healthcare benefits.