Assistant Production Accountant​/Payroll Clerk – Animation

This is a Full Time position in the field of Administrative / Accounting , located in Burbank, CA .

The position pays $93,600.00 — $ per year
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The employer is Rick And Morty
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Assistant Production Accountant / Payroll Clerk – Animation

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Production Accountant / Payroll Clerk to join our team on a current adult animated series. Reporting directly to the Production Accountant, this is a hands-on, detail-oriented role responsible for payroll coordination and day-to-day production accounting support across the full production lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a working knowledge of entertainment payroll systems and production accounting practices, thrives under deadline pressure, and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and cross-departmental communication in a production environment.

• Payroll Coordination
  • Coordinate and process weekly payroll over multiple seasons for union and non-union production employees using Green Slate, Cast & Crew, and other applicable payroll systems
  • Review and verify production timecards for accuracy, completeness, and required approvals
  • Verify employee pay rates, work hours, overtime, payroll adjustments, and applicable production classifications
  • Reconcile payroll registers and identify discrepancies prior to submission
  • Track and process approved payroll changes, retroactive adjustments, corrections, and final payments
  • Assist with onboarding employees into payroll systems and maintain accurate employee records and required payroll documentation
  • Work directly with payroll providers to resolve processing issues and respond to employee payroll inquiries
  • Maintain payroll schedules, deadlines, and organized payroll records
• Production Accounting Support
  • Assist the Production Accountant with accounts payable, invoice entry, coding, and expense tracking
  • Support payroll expense allocation by department, episode, and accounting code
  • Assist with reconciliations, month-end activities, and production reporting
  • Maintain organized digital records to support internal reviews and audits
• Production & Department Coordination
  • Work closely with Production Management, Human Resources, and Production Accounting to ensure accurate payroll and employee information
  • Coordinate with department supervisors regarding timecard submissions, payroll deadlines, and employee status changes
  • Track employee start dates, end dates, approved rate changes, and production assignments
  • Support employee onboarding and offboarding as it relates to payroll and accounting
  • Respond professionally and confidentially to payroll-related questions from cast and crew

Salary Range: $93,600.00 – $ annually

California Pay Transparency:
Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave in accordance with California law
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Environment (where applicable)

• This is a full-time, non-union position.
• All candidates must successfully complete a background check prior to hire.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Minimum 3-5 years of payroll coordination or production accounting experience in television, film, and/or animation
• Hands-on experience with Green Slate and/or Cast & Crew payroll systems
• Experience with weekly payroll processing, timecard review, reconciliation, and employee payroll…