Job Description

The PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT will be responsible for all aspects of show payroll.  This role will report to the First and Lead Accountants and assist them in the payroll related aspect of the NYS Film Tax Credit. In addition, this role will provide accounting support when needed. Additional responsibilities include:

• Prepare and process all SAG-AFTRA contracts to be sent to payroll
• Prepare and process all Non-Union, Guild and In-House Payroll
• Assist with batching accounting documents for Scenechronize.
• Prepare and audit all payroll invoices for approval
• Enforcement of all Production Accounting guidelines/procedures as outlined in the studio manual
• Prepare show payroll start paperwork

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• At least two years of production accounting and payroll experience.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Strong working knowledge of union payroll (i.e., SAG-AFTRA, 829, WGA, DGA etc.)

• Basic understanding of NYS Film Tax Credit

• External applicants are encouraged to submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY

• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Strong analytical, organizational and detail oriented skills with great attention to detail.

• Strong time management skills and ability to complete work accurately in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

• Flexible team player willing to help out wherever needed

• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with various internal and external personnel at show, corporate and vendor levels

• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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