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 Compliance Analyst is responsible for all Incentives-related invoicing and A/R and supports the Tax Compliance Team in preparing year-end working files, corporate tax returns, GST/QST filings and government audits for film and television production companies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create invoices for certification fees and administration service fees.
- Track tax credits received and monitor the status of fees to be invoiced.
- Liaise with studio executives to confirm wire transfer information for refund transfers
- Conduct monthly follow-up on all outstanding Incentives accounts receivable.
- Prepare and provide accounts receivable reports and refund reconciliations for clients.
- Respond to all questions regarding Incentives A/R, including payment dates, invoice numbers, payment status, project numbers, and outstanding invoice items.
- Prepare year end working files for production companies.
- Prepare corporate tax returns.
- Prepare GST/QST filings for production companies.
- Assemble and organize supporting documentation for CRA, Revenue Quebec, and Sales Tax audits.
- Maintain organized and complete digital files for all assigned production companies.
- Contribute to internal meetings and support ad hoc projects as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Canadian corporate tax and GST/QST is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective time management and prioritization
- 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
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 education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Familiarity with Canadian corporate tax and GST/QST
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective time management and prioritization skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
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
