Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans | Payroll Compliance Auditor

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) is seeking a

Payroll Compliance Auditor

to join our Audit & Collections team. The Compliance Auditor is responsible for conducting payroll audits to ensure employers are in compliance with various Collective Bargaining Agreements and MPI’s Trust Fund Agreements.

Please note this position works onsite in our office in Studio City, CA. Qualified candidates only, please submit letter of interest with resume and salary requirements for consideration.

MPI offers free employee health, dental, vision and life insurance ($50 / month for family coverage), retirement and pension, and generous paid time off.

QualificationsBA or BS degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting; and or equivalent experience2-4 years’ experience in audit, accounting, bookkeeping, or payrollPayroll auditing experience within another entertainment company / trust fund preferredStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skillsIntermediate proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPointAble to prioritize work with strong attention to detailClean driving record and valid driver’s license. Able to travel locally within the Los Angeles area on occasionAbility to work with individuals at all levels of the organizationExcellent attendance and reliability, with the ability to work overtime / extended hours as requiredAbility to accept direction and developmental guidance from supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Conduct onsite and occasional offsite inspections of employer accounting records using a prescribed number of due diligence tests defined within our audit programVerify compensation to support reported fringe benefit contributions of employees performing collective bargaining work in the film, television and commercial production industryIdentify and document reporting errors (audit findings) after comparing reported contributions to the actual fringe benefit contributions due, including identifying instances of inaccurate, or non-substantiated contributions and non-qualified employersResearch Plan Office records using file documentation or the database with regards to employer agreements, prior audit reports, etc. relative to participants and contributing employersRecord audit findings and prepare a detailed report using our in-house computer laptop programConduct discussions with employer representatives to review the audit process and evaluate availability of employer records including subsequent meetings to discuss the audit findingsPerform special projects and other related tasks as requested, including inspection of submitted participant records, plus review of employer exceptions to published audit findings

The anticipated base salary for this position is $27-$29 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

Submissions will be reviewed; only candidates most closely matching the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note, this is an onsite position at our offices in Studio City, CA. MPI requires employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 with exceptions as required by law.

About MPI : Located in Studio City, CA, the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans (MPI) are multi-employer trust funds established by collective bargaining agreements between various employers and over 30 Unions and Guilds representing employees in the motion picture industry.

Recognized as an Employer of Choice for its employee-focused work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, MPI is a recipient of the World at Work Seal of Distinction and is Great Place to Work Certified!

Salary : $27 - $29