Payroll Coordinator

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TMZ is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our Accounting Team. This role will be responsible for various payroll, accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions for multiple shows and websites. The ideal candidate is a versatile and highly detailed self-starter with experience in high-pressure, fast-paced media environments. This person must be extremely organized, process-oriented, and able to coordinate across multiple departments. The position will report to the Lead Accountant and is based out of Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Primary liaison to the FOX payroll department and Cast & Crew
• Responsible for all payroll and time tracking matters for TMZ employees, to include oversight of timecard submissions and adherence to payroll deadlines
• Initiates pay actions, such as pay increases, promotions, or terminations as instructed
• Initiates onboarding for regular full-time and temporary new hires
• Manage communications regarding payroll deadlines or other updates provided by FOX payroll.
• Prepare reports for senior management, Human Resources, and other departments as required
• Assist Lead Accountant with required uploads, reporting, and audits as instructed
• Provide administrative, clerical and project support to the accounting department as directed
• Ensure data accuracy
• Manage Workday or other system related issues with appropriate support staff
• Coordinate with other departments as needed on payroll related matters

Requirements:

• College degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 – 3 years of accounts payable experience
• General knowledge of accounting procedures
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Solid communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Prior Workday experience required
• Experience with production accounting software PSL a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Abobe Sign

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.