Paymaster

Entertainment Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & vacation

Company equity plans

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Annual bonus & merit reviews

Job summary

Entertainment Partners is seeking a Senior Paymaster to manage payroll processing across productions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with union contracts and EP policies.

The role requires strong payroll experience, contract interpretation skills, and the ability to maintain precise files while communicating effectively with clients and teams. This on-site position offers growth in a dynamic entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years industry payroll experience.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
• Proficient with 10-key and keyboard input.
• Must be able to read and interpret contracts.
• Able to self-start and stay flexible when required.
• Able to set and meet deadlines.
• Able to multitask and stay organized under pressure.
• Maintain professionalism with customers and co-workers in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, audit and input payroll in line with client, employee, union, state and federal requirements.
• Process payroll timely and communicate with the client to align expectations.
• Establish and maintain complete and accurate project files and electronically file documents.
• Understand state, federal and workers' compensation statutory requirements.
• Attend training and utilize resources to reinforce payroll contracts and EP policies.
• Provide employee earnings and analysis, run reports and project queries.

Skills

Payroll experience

40 wpm typing

10-key proficiency

Contract interpretation

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Job description

Job Description

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 Senior Paymaster will use and exhibit intuitive abilities to understand and apply payroll knowledge. The Senior Paymaster will analyze, verify, and document the relevant issues of a contract and the payroll process. In addition, the Senior Paymaster will have a strong knowledge of union crew, SAG and DGA under distant conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Possess knowledge of state, federal and workers compensation statutory requirements.
• Understand EP policies and procedures.
• Ability to seek assistance where required; elevate potential “issues” to appropriate manager
• Change voicemail daily, out of office weekends/as needed
• Employee accountability – i.e. no “negative” talk; accuracy, turnaround, client service, etc.
• Attend training classes, gain basic knowledge of 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, run Project Queries, run BIT (as applicable) and other reports
• Contact clients when shows 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
• Initiate client contact and communicate coverage for the day
• Keep project info in SalesForce up-to-date to include payroll schedule and projected timecards, etc.
• Ensure weekly adjustments completed by end of week, otherwise elevate to manager; review/validate completed adjustments and communicate to client
• When available, help the team/COE wherever needed; check team emails for coverage
• Ensure compliance with document retention and processes (I-9s, etc.)
• Submit HTG rules as needed to Ask Contracts

Job Requirements / Qualifications Needed

• Minimum (4) four years industry payroll experience
• Key a minimum of 40 wpm
• Proficient with 10 key and computer keyboard
• Must be able to read and interpret contracts
• Able to self-start and be flexible when required
• Able to set and meet deadlines
• Able to multi-task
• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism with customers and co-workers in high-stress situations
• Able to work well under pressure
• Reliable in attendance and able to to arrive to work on time on a regular basis
• Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify when something is wrong or likely to go wrong
• Active listening skills by giving full attention to others, taking time to understand points being made and questions asked

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
• Annual bonus and merit reviews

The salary range for this position in $60,000 to $75,000 and will be commensurate with experience related to the position.

Entertainment Partners seeks to employ the most qualified individuals from the available workforce and to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy, citizenship status, marital status, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics-related), sexual orientation, veteran status, medical/family care leave status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.