Systems Associate Analyst (temporary)

Cast & Crew•Burbank, CA

1d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew The Systems Associate Analyst is responsible for working in the payroll system to identify, configure, and test complex collective bargaining agreement provisions, federal and local labor statutes. This role supports the payroll operations and is highly focused on delivering operational excellence, ensuring accurate gross payroll results as well as contributing to functional testing and design. This position will support Payroll Operations and will be responsible for helping manage the contract tables for the Company, as well as system support tickets. The position requires proven entertainment industry payroll expertise and a high degree of comfort with systems analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly
Positive and supportive attitude
Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Skilled in meeting strict deadlines
Proficient in PC systems, including Microsoft Office
Ability to quickly comprehend/learn new processes, systems, and methods
Capable of establishing strong working relationships with personnel at all organizational levels
Self-motivated with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of experience in payroll processing or payroll accounting preferably in the Entertainment Production industry

Responsibilities

Manage and process system support requests by analyzing and resolving issues from Operations, Accounting, Sales, IT, and other departments, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions
Serve as a subject matter expert on the company’s proprietary payroll system, analyzing, maintaining, and configuring system rules and setup to ensure optimal performance and compliance with internal standards, contract changes, and legal requirements
Review and analyze Collective Bargaining Agreements to ensure proper payroll system programming and make necessary updates to rule configurations, benefit fringes, and scale rates; collaborate with Product and Development teams if enhancements are needed
Examine and interpret timecard calculations for both union and non-union payrolls to ensure accurate processing and compliance with contractual agreements and labor laws
Act as a liaison between Operations, Adjustments and Pension departments, analyzing and facilitating new setups and changes
Ensure that any corrections to invoicing are accurate, including user and system errors
Provide support for day-to-day payroll processing issues, assisting users in resolving complex payroll challenges
Work with IT to resolve W2 discrepancies at year-end, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with tax regulations
Contribute to user training and documenting processes
Participate in functional testing
Perform additional duties as assigned