About Us:
Entertainment Partners is a global organization that has been a trusted production partner to the entertainment industry for over 45 years, helping clients create and produce great shows, choose the best production location, forecast, manage and track expenses, and pay crew and talent. As a global leader in entertainment payroll, production finance and production management solutions, EP delivers integrated, digital solutions to support every phase of production. EP brings together background casting and digital production technology with the Casting Portal, the leading SaaS-based platform that has transformed the way background actors are found, hired, managed and paid, and the iconic and legendary Central Casting.
Entertainment Partners Canada is the lead provider of financial services to the entertainment industry in Canada. We provide financial services to the Motion Picture, Television and Commercial industries along with production management and accounting software services. Entertainment Partners Canada prides itself on being the best in class from a product/services perspective but we are equally proud to have been Great Places to Work certified since 2017, providing an encouraging, accepting, and interesting work experience for all of our valued employees.
Job Summary:
The Junior Tax Credit Analyst supports the Incentives team in the preparation and management of film and television tax credit files. Working under the guidance of senior staff, the position will assist with budget estimates, file setup, portal uploads, and day-to-day administrative duties to ensure accurate and timely processing of all incentive claims.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare budget estimates for full-shoot projects.
- Prepare estimates for VFX/Post-Production projects
- Set up files for estimates based on actuals for full-shoot projects, including prep files, payroll reconciliations and VFX reconciliation using DPRs.
- Set up full-shoot final files, prep files, P/R reconciliations, DPRs review, residency reviews, and bank statements & VFX LL requests
- Assist with CPA audit.
- Prepare and complete final files for VFX/Post-Production projects including F/S, prepare VFX LL requests, review bank statements and invoices.
- Prepare VFX wires and enter invoices onto PRIME for VFX/Post-Production projects EP provides accounting services for.
- Respond to certification team’s questions related to VFX/Post-Production files
- Complete CMO uploads and maintain Incentives Portal entries
- Perform daily review of bank accounts and flag discrepancies. Take required actions.
- Reconcile GST/HST/QST accounts once refunds by CRA/Revenue QC are collected
- Upload documents to Incentives portals.
- Participate in team and client meetings.
- Support Ad hoc projects as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in accounting, film production finance, or a related area (co-op/internship experience considered).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with Canadian film/TV incentive programs is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management and prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Eagerness to learn
- Clear written and verbal communication
Why Work with EP:
- RRSP Matching
- Hybrid work environment
- Casual dress code
- Employee snack program
- Wellness Wallet (HealthCare Spending Account)
- Movie ticket reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work lunches and social events
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Paid time off (Vacation, sick, volunteer and personal days and additional holiday time)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Commitment to employee growth and development
- Discretionary bonus
Working conditions
- Conditions are normal for an office environment
- Hybrid work
Compensation
This position offers an expected compensation of $50,000–$55,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. This range reflects the anticipated salary for the successful candidate and complies with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements.
Commitment to Supporting Accessibility Needs
EP Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. As only short-listed candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in EP!
Please note that only qualified candidates will be considered, and we'll only be following up directly with those selected for next steps.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting, film production finance, or a related area
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with Canadian film and television incentive programs
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective time management and prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Eagerness to learn
- Clear written and verbal communication
Entertainment Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Entertainment Partners and has not been reviewed or approved by Entertainment Partners.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as competitive, with multiple medical, dental, and vision options plus telemedicine and EAP. EP Cares offers portable, employer-subsidized plans for eligible non-union workers moving between productions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as generous for many roles. Feedback suggests time-off benefits are a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Eligible employees participate in annual bonus and merit reviews tied to company and individual performance, with access to equity and incentive plans in many roles. This links rewards to contribution and results.
Entertainment Partners Insights
What We Do
Entertainment Partners (EP) is the global leader in entertainment payroll, workforce management, residuals, tax incentives, finance, and other integrated production management solutions with offices in the US, Canada, and the UK. Currently on a mission to digitize the paper-heavy back office processes, EP is the production partner in the evolution of the entertainment industry. EP collaborates with its clients to help them produce the most cost-effective and efficient film, television, digital, and commercial projects. Its accounting systems and Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling programs are the industry standards. EP’s Production Incentives group is the industry’s most experienced incentives team, assisting productions all over the world. In addition, casting and payroll for background actors is handled through its legendary Central Casting division, a Hollywood icon since 1925
