Payroll Account Administrator (6 Month Contract)

About Us:

Entertainment Partners is a global organization that has been a trusted production partner to the entertainment industry for over 45 years, helping clients create and produce great shows, choose the best production location, forecast, manage and track expenses, and pay crew and talent. As a global leader in entertainment payroll, production finance and production management solutions, EP delivers integrated, digital solutions to support every phase of production. EP brings together background casting and digital production technology with the Casting Portal, the leading SaaS-based platform that has transformed the way background actors are found, hired, managed and paid, and the iconic and legendary Central Casting.

Entertainment Partners Canada is the lead provider of financial services to the entertainment industry in Canada. We provide financial services to the Motion Picture, Television and Commercial industries along with production management and accounting software services. Entertainment Partners Canada prides itself on being the best in class from a product/services perspective but we are equally proud to have been Great Places to Work certified since 2017, providing an encouraging, accepting, and interesting work experience for all of our valued employees.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Payroll Services Supervisor/Payroll Services Manager, you will work as part of a team responsible for supporting the administration of payroll for our clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with data entry of employee files
• Assists with data entry of timesheets for various client accounts
• Assists with Premium payroll data entry timesheets for various client accounts
• Runs, assembles and packages payroll reports
• Responsible for filing (or scanning) all necessary payroll and remittance documents
• Responsible for generating and posting ROEs
• Provides support to members of the Payroll Services team as required.
• Administer the collection of remittance documentation for the facilitation of weekly remittances to Union(s) and various government agencies
• Responsible for online reporting to third party accounts, and other agency/government where required.
• Assist with handling general employee and government agency enquiries
• Assists with the Manual Tax process
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Payroll Services Supervisor/Payroll Services Manager.

Qualifications:

• 1-year experience in a clerical / data entry environment
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Why Work with EP:

• RRSP Matching
• Hybrid work environment
• Casual dress code
• Employee snack program
• Wellness Wallet (HealthCare Spending Account)
• Movie ticket reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work lunches and social events
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Paid time off (Vacation, sick, volunteer and personal days and additional holiday time)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Commitment to employee growth and development
• Discretionary bonus

Working conditions

• Conditions are normal for an office environment
• Office Location: Burnaby, BC
• Hybrid work
• This is a temporary position, we anticipate needing this role for a period of 6 months

Compensation

This position offers an expected compensation of $50,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. This range reflects the anticipated salary for the successful candidate and complies with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements.

Commitment to Supporting Accessibility Needs

EP Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. As only short-listed candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in EP!

Please note that only qualified candidates will be considered, and we'll only be following up directly with those selected for next steps.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program