Assistant Residuals Analyst

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? If so.…

We are targeting an Assistant Residuals Analyst is responsible for analyzing, preparing and processing residuals Setups and Payments for television, theatrical and new media products. The Residuals Analyst is responsible for the highest level of work performance, product quality standards, reliability, efficiency and client service, and for support and promotion of the Department and Company Goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of assigned shows by knowing the product, asking questions, taking initiative to question what you receive and executing client requests in a timely and accurate manner to assure client, union and department deadlines are met.
• Offer innovative, effective solutions to optimize department efficiency; anticipate the needs of the client and residuals business processing.
• Review, analyze and utilize various types of documents and information from EP Production Payroll, Residual systems and Clients.
• Determine and verify completeness and accuracy of residual terms for Setups and Payments. Identify missing information required.
• Analyze documents and calculate Setups and Payments in accordance with standard established guidelines.
• Determine the most direct, efficient solution to satisfy these requirements; achieve and sustain low return rate.
• Review and assess the needs and requirements for standard & non-standard residuals Setups and Payments.
• Identify, determine and propose the most direct, efficient, effective solution to satisfy these needs and requirements.
• If necessary, propose new solutions; prepare and process the residual Setups and Payments in accordance with new and/or established guidelines.
• Acquire a basic level of knowledge, application and retention of union contract provisions, regulations, deadlines, industry standards and requirements governing Setups and Payments, internal procedures and processes, and computer system programs.
• Keep current with any updates or changes relating to the above.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
• Support, promote and execute policies developed by the Department Executive.
• Contribute, support and promote unity, cooperation and harmony within the department to achieve common goals.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Bachelor’s Degree or industry/job experience equivalent.
• 0 - 2 years in contract administration, union and union employment contracts experience.
• 0 - 2 years of Residual experience or equivalent industry/job experience.
• 0 - 2 years accounting/payroll experience, (entertainment industry preferred).
• Experience in and aptitude to learn the use of computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office particularly: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Mathematics – High level of knowledge of arithmetic and its applications.
• Excellent Communication to include active listening; written and oral comprehension and expression.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Overtime – Work as and when needed.

Other benefits and perks included are:

• Health, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and company match
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Participation in company equity plans
• Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellness programs
• Training and development
• Possibility of hybrid/flexible/schedules
• Annual bonus and merit reviews

The hourly rate for this position is $28.85 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.