Responsibilities Include:

Processing weekly payroll for cast and crew

Reviewing and auditing timecards for accuracy, completeness, and union compliance

Working closely with department heads, production office staff, and payroll company to resolve payroll issues in a timely manner

Maintaining payroll records and supporting documentation

Tracking start paperwork, loan-outs, union status, fringes, deductions, and timecard approvals

Ensuring compliance with union agreements, state labor laws, and studio payroll policies

Handling onboarding paperwork and payroll setups for new hires

Assisting with payroll journal entries, cost tracking, and account reconciliations as needed

Managing weekly deadlines in a high-volume environment

Supporting Production Accountant and accounting team with additional payroll-related tasks and reporting

Qualifications:

Prior experience as a Payroll Accountant on scripted television projects required

Strong working knowledge of entertainment payroll practices and union contracts (IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters, DGA, WGA, etc.)

Experience with SmartStart, SmartTime, and Smartaccounting preferred

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Must be highly detail-oriented and able to work efficiently under pressure