Payroll Accountant

Payroll AccountantOnsite & based in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directorial teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a highly capable Payroll Accountant for maintaining ADP Workforce Now and processing paychecks according to company policy. In this role, your duties will include ensuring accurate salary payments, calculating overtime earnings and deductions, and updating employee hiring or termination along with ensuring proper time and attendance records for all employees. In addition, some A/P and general accounting duties will be assigned. To ensure success as a Payroll Accountant, you should demonstrate knowledge of applicable tax laws and ideally have experience in a similar role. The Payroll Accountant will be detail-oriented, accurate, timely and flexible. Capable of being flexible and works well in a smaller company environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reviews, prepares, and processes payroll in a confidential manner.Utilizes ADP Workforce and Time & Attendance to produce accurate and timely payroll.Ensures all non-exempt employees are paid appropriate based on several alternative work schedules.Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.Verifies hours worked, paid time off, deductions, and pay adjustments.Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in ADP; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, holidays, deductions and withholdings, address changes, and other information.Processes and issues employee paychecks and statement of earnings and deductions.Provides information to employees and managers on payroll matters and tax issues.Reviews weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year end reports via ADP.Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.Ensures all taxes are reconciled, processed, and paid in a timely manner.Conducts all Quarterly and Year End payroll tasks.Keeps informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.Serves as backup to Benefit Administrator for reconciliation and benefits matters.Performs other duties assigned, including payroll related journal entries and some A/P functions (vendor maintenance, invoicing/check runs).

Required Skills/Abilities

Experience with ADP Workforce Now and time and attendance.Knowledge of applicable tax laws.Experience in preparing payroll and tax reports, as well as answering payroll inquiries.Ability to maintain and update employees' payroll files.Excellent organizational and communication skills and a willingness to learn no methods and procedures.A team-player, willing to receive and share thoughts and practices among the accounting team and should be flexible in working independently and with a team.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to comprehend existing processes and understand why they exist before suggesting any changes.Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education And Experience

Required: A bachelor’s degree.Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) will be advantageous.Experience with union salary agreements a plus.A minimum of five years' experience as a Payroll Accountant, or in a similar role.Proficiency in Payroll Software, such as ADP Workforce and knowledge of working with various financial institutions websites for administrating benefits.Proficient with MS Office.Experience working with a business accounting software (MS Business Central) is desirable.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of setting at desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.This position is onsite at the DGA headquarters in West Hollywood.

What You’ll Get

Company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and low-cost premium for dependents.Pension401(k) and 401(k) matchingFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous PTOLong Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Care Insurance

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.