Assistant Payroll Accountant (3 Month Contract) at Moonbug Entertainment

Thank you for considering the Assistant Payroll Accountant role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow.  The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.  

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. 

This is a 3 MONTH CONTRACT that reports ONSITE in our Los Angeles office full time. 

The Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Payroll Accountant to support our production teams. This role is responsible for managing onboarding, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with all labor regulations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling multiple priorities, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and delivering accurate results on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day player onboarding in collaboration with production leaders (average ~10 onboarding’s weekly)
• Communicate with external employees regarding onboarding and payroll processing systems
• Collect, batch, and process production payroll for multiple IPs (average 45–65 time cards)
• Utilize Smart Accounting / EP Smart Start/Time systems to ensure smooth payroll processing
• Apply deep knowledge of GL coding to support accurate payroll accounting
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations
• Support both animation (Local 839) and live action productions
• Maintain clear communication with various production stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Requirements

• Experience with Smart Accounting / EP Smart Start/Time systems
• Strong knowledge of GL coding and payroll processes
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal labor laws related to payroll
• Experience with Local 839 animation payroll and live action payroll (preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach