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Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Entertainment Partners
Burbank, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025
Job Description


At Entertainment Partners and Central Casting, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee is seen, where ideas, thoughts and perspectives are shared openly, and where fearless innovation is encouraged. Weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into who we are will drive our competitiveness by encouraging creativity and enhanced decision making.

We help to power Oscar-winning films, Emmy-winning shows, and Clio-winning commercials. Feel the satisfaction of doing work that directly impacts the most exciting industry in the world. EP is poised to redefine and evolve the back-office processes of the entertainment community with security at the core of what we do.

Are you looking for the next opportunity to revolutionize an industry?

As a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, your primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with all tax and reporting deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for corresponding with government agencies, clients, and colleagues. You must be organized and responsive to facilitate payroll processing and EP operations. Accuracy, accountability, and a balanced workflow are crucial for maintaining tax reporting compliance with federal and state regulations. The Senior Tax Analyst must possess the ability to analyze complex tax issues and make independent decisions. Additionally, they may be required to work overtime during busy tax periods, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities


  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, foreign, and/or local payroll tax reporting deadlines by filing wage/tax reports through paper or electronic methods in accordance with department procedures and tax authority regulations.
  • Reconcile payroll tax reports on a regular basis, such as daily, monthly, quarterly, or annually, to ensure full compliance.
  • Prepare yearend tax audits and reconciliations prior to W2 processing.
  • Develop audits to find payroll tax irregularities.
  • Respond to inquiries from federal, state, federal, and foreign agencies in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Prepare and submit state and local tax registrations as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external clients to resolve issues promptly.
  • Process amended tax returns for previous years within designated deadlines.
  • Stay updated on governmental updates related to assigned states to ensure the payroll system is up to date.
  • Support financial and SOC audit requests.
  • Provide support for system testing and user acceptance testing projects for tax compliance.
  • Assist with special projects as requested by management.
  • Lead projects with specific deliverables, requiring minimal guidance.
  • Train staff, associates, and interns on standard department procedures.
  • Create or improve department procedures to enhance efficiency.

Job Requirements / Qualifications Needed


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 4 years of experience in accounting, payroll, or payroll systems.
  • Payroll.org Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Designation preferred.
  • Knowledge of payroll taxes and basic accounting.
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Ability to use a 10-key calculator or relevant skills for quick calculations.
  • Strong communication skills to provide training to staff and associates.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Capability to take direction from management and execute tasks efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to improve processes.

The benefits and perks included are

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan and company match
  • Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
  • Participation in a long-term incentive plan
  • Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellness programs
  • Training and development
  • Possibility of hybrid/flexible/schedules
  • Annual bonus and merit reviews

The hourly range for this position is $32.93/hr to $40.86/hr and will be commensurate with experience related to the position.

Entertainment Partners seeks to employ the most qualified individuals from the available workforce and to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy, citizenship status, marital status, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics-related), sexual orientation, veteran status, medical/family care leave status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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