Analyst, Payments Residuals

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.

Prepares and reviews Residual cast setups and payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations. Assists with guild payments, claims and special projects as required.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains show folders.
• Gathers required documentation from the individual productions and from internal and external payroll companies including contracts, time sheets, cast lists, final credits, and pay logs required to setup casts in the AIRS system and enable Residuals payments to be generated.
• Configures casts in AIRS system based upon collected documentation.
• Reviews cast setup to ensure that proper rates and bases have been calculated.
• Depending on payment schedule (weekly, monthly), prepare payments by Union and/or by market and review payments for accuracy.
• Makes necessary adjustments to cast setup or airdates and regenerates payments as needed.

The Essentials :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• 1 year previous accounting, audit or financial related experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Windows applications, such as Excel and Word.
• Must be capable of quickly developing a good understanding of Residuals rules.
• Must have the ability to read and understand legal agreements with minimal training.

The Nice to Haves:

• 2 years previous experience with participations or residuals a plus.
• 2 years entertainment industry related experience a plus.

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.

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