Sr. Accountant, Production Finance Payroll

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our finance Team, this role will be processing the payroll of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Your Role Accountabilities: 

• Process the company's payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Handle payroll timecards and verify hours worked, ensuring compliance with labor laws while noting any penalty costs and overtime.
• Prepare production payroll reports and adjust when necessary.
• Enter employee information, work hours, tax deductions, and other payroll-related data into the payroll system.
• Maintain well-organized and current payroll records.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports to both management and relevant departments.
• Uphold and assess payroll policies to ensure the prompt and precise handling of payroll transactions, including wages, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure internal control, as well as compliance with payroll policies.
• Assist with audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and propose updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• +3 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge in payroll software.
• Knowledge of payroll processes required.
• Knowledge US Payroll regulations and tax laws preferred.
• An exceptional eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

. II MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please explain in specific detail the main responsibilities of this position. Explain not only what is done, by why it is done (and/or for whom). Also include examples and note tools or equipment used to accomplish the duty.

% time spent

• Process Union and Non‐Union timecards 50%
• Review and verify hours worked, deductions and pay adjustments 30%
• Assist with audits from other business units providing payroll records as needed 10%
• Keep informed about changes in applicable state laws and union rules related to payroll 5%
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned 5%

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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