Paymaster

Overview

This role involves managing the full payroll processing cycle for assigned clients, including reviewing and calculating timecards to ensure compliance with federal, state, and union regulations. Responsibilities include entering start documents, compiling payroll reports and invoices, and managing payroll releases from check distribution through accounting import. The position supports VIP projects and clients with significant union involvement and provides day-to-day training and support to Payroll Administrators and Coordinators within the team. Accuracy, union expertise, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment are essential.

Location: Remote within the United States; candidate must be located in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing directly with clients, delivering a high level of service
• Review and calculate client timecards ensuring compliance with federal, state, and union laws; follow up on discrepancies
• Enter and process start documents and timecards, verifying electronic onboarding data for payroll accuracy within tight deadlines
• Compile and review payroll reports and invoices for client approval
• Manage payroll releases including check printing and distribution, accounting import verification, digital notifications, and maintenance of client protocols
• Support assigned non-union and union payroll clients, with emphasis on VIP projects and clients with heavy union involvement
• Perform administrative duties related to payroll such as verifying employment history, reporting, unemployment processing, filing, and scanning
• Provide daily training and support to Payroll Administrators and Payroll Coordinators
• Provide feedback to Senior Paymasters and Payroll Managers within the team

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll or production accounting
• At least 2 years of experience with entertainment union contracts
• Experience in the film and TV industry is a plus
• Ability to manage high-volume work with competing priorities under pressure
• Highly organized with acute attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset focused on solutions
• Client-focused and assertive
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Driven, friendly, and approachable demeanor

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $64,000 to $72,000 annually
• Competitive salary packages with opportunities for regular reviews and raises
• Comprehensive benefits including matching 401(k), Employee Assistance Program/mental health support, accident insurance, wellness discounts, and perks through a holistic wellness platform
• Full-time remote work flexibility with necessary tools and support

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to hear and see
• Regularly required to stand and sit
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment
• Vision abilities include close and distant vision
• Occasionally required to work hours beyond normal schedule
• May need to lift up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other protected category under federal and state law. Reasonable accommodations are made for individuals with disabilities.

The employer participates in E-Verify to electronically verify employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.

Applicants should be cautious of online fraud and scams; the employer does not request credit card numbers, credit reports, or fees as part of the application process.