Payroll Officer – Facility (Vancouver)

Description

We are seeking a Payroll Officer who will be responsible for the day to day management and accurate and timely full function processing of the bi-weekly payroll for the Vancouver studio. 

This is an all-encompassing role working within a compact Finance team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Financial Controller and Executive Vice President and General Manager with the selection and implementation of a payroll processing system (currently outsourced to a third party processor), internal controls, payroll policies and procedures
• Bi-weekly inputting and processing of payroll for up to 300 timesheet-based employees
• Ensuring payroll taxes are accurately calculated and remitted
•  Ensuring taxable benefits (health, fringe) are accurately recognized, reported and reconciled
•  Working closely with Production to ensure timesheets are submitted on a weekly basis
•  Working closely with HR to ensure all payroll data is up to date and accurate
• Timely and accurate input and reporting of approved overtime, staff vacation and other leave applications
• Accurate processing and reporting of all termination payments and records of employment
• Assistance as required with monthly reconciliation and clearance of all payroll related general ledger accounts
• Production, reconciliation and distribution of associated payroll reports
• Assisting employees with payroll inquiries and other duties relating to payroll
• Preparation  and reconciliation of all fiscal year end payroll related requirements including generation of T4s and other annual payroll related reporting and remittances (ex. WCB)
• Assistance where required with annual financial audit

Additional information:

• This is a newly formed studio where a start-up environment is to be expected for the first year. Changes will happen quickly and often
• Headcount will start small but will steadily increase to 300 people. The first few months will be heavily focused on selecting and implementing a new payroll system and developing systems and polices to ensure a smoothly running payroll process  
• The Payroll Officer will be solely responsible for the payroll function so the desired candidate must be confident and capable to work independently. Cross-training with other members of the finance team will be ensured and help will always be available when needed
• This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who is looking to build the payroll function from the ground up

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum of five years full function payroll experience, preferably in the film or television entertainment related service industries
• Degree or Diploma in related discipline, plus current PCP, CPM, CPP or similar payroll certification
• Experience with Great Plains General Ledger System (or similar)
• Advanced Excel and Word proficiency
• Superior reconciliation and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and excellent time management
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Honesty, reliability and ethical integrity

To apply, please complete our online application form via our website http://www.animallogic.com/Careers/Jobs

Animal Logic is one of the world's most accomplished digital studios producing award winning, ground breaking and trail blazing animation, visual effects and design.  If you think Animal, think Moulin Rouge, House of Flying Daggers, 300, The Great Gatsby, Happy Feet, Legend of the Guardians, BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, Avengers: Age of Ultron and of course the blockbuster and BAFTA winning hit, The LEGO® Movie. Yes, that’s all us!

We are based in Sydney, LA and are now very excited to be establishing a presence in Vancouver within the creative precinct of Yaletown.  Production on our first Vancouver-based animated feature commences in January 2016 with more animated features in the pipeline.

If you want to create GREAT WORK with GREAT PEOPLE then Animal Vancouver has some awesome opportunities available.  So come and join us as we set up our Vancouver studio, build to our first production and grow and establish a leading 3D animation studio with a team of hundreds.