Contributions Coordinator @ Cast & Crew

At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew

About Cast & Crew
We grew from a modest small business in 1976 to be the premiere provider of entertainment technology and solutions, staying true to our mission of modernizing content production and leading the digital transformation within the industry. Our cloud-based solutions and industry expertise help streamline the entire production lifecycle and have revolutionized how content is made. We now have a global workforce across a host of storied brands, spanning all areas of produced and live entertainment, from film, television, streaming, to advertising, live events, and short-form.

Position Overview

The Contributions Coordinator reconciles, balances and reports Pension, Health & Welfare, and other benefits to the unions and guilds as well as researches and resolves inquiries pertaining to various unions and guilds. The coordinator must also have a basic understanding of accounting principles, a high level understanding of union rules/rates and basic knowledge of payroll systems and processes. This position will be required to establish and maintain good working relationships with unions, guilds, fund offices, and production clients.

Core Responsibilities

Reconcile and balance weekly and monthly contribution reports against finance reports for multiple unions and guilds
Coordinate with Finance to maintain and monitor aging reports, refund allocations, and other tasks
Receive and respond to internal and external customers inquiries
Analyze union inquiries regarding pension, health & welfare rate discrepancies between contracts and rates submitted
Identify and analyze union billings for penalties, shortages, and overpayments
Provide accurate data required for reporting based on union rules/guidelines
Effectively support internal and external clients to resolve issues
Assist and coordinate the processing of adjustments related to incorrect contribution processing
Maintain accurate records in accordance with company policy and procedure
Perform other related duties and assignments as needed

Key Qualifications

Able to work at our Burbank office approximately 2x per week or as needed.
GED or equivalent work experience required
Experience handling finance or accounting -related tasks such as billing, reconciliations, or other related responsibilities
Ability to quickly comprehend/learn new processes, systems, and methods
Excellent oral and written communication ability
Self-motivated to work independently while working towards the team and individual goals
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with a sense of urgency regarding client servicing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with entertainment unions, guilds, and fund offices and associated trends and practices
Proficient knowledge and utilization of the payroll database system
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM software

Special Work Conditions

Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.

Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.

The compensation range for this position is:

$26—$28 USD

Benefits

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CA residents: Your personal information may be collected in connection with certain services provided by Cast & Crew or its affiliated companies. A summary of your California privacy rights can be found at: https://www.castandcrew.com/privacy-policy/

Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

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