General Summary The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and SAG-Producers Pension Plan (the Plans) provide health and pension benefits to its participants. Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the amended Trust Agreements of the Pension Plan and the Health Plan, The Board of Trustees of the Plans established a comprehensive program for the collection of employer contributions payable to the Trusts on behalf of performers who perform services covered under the various Collective Bargaining Agreements and other applicable Agreements ( Agreements ) between Employers and SAG-AFTRA. The Compliance Audit Department (CAD) audits records of Signatory Employer-Parties to the Trusts to determine whether contributions are being paid in compliance with the applicable agreements. The Compliance Audit Department is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven individual to join our team as a Compliance Auditor. This role requires an ability to rapidly acquire and apply new knowledge and effectively manage audit workload independently to achieve timely completion of deliverables. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of the entertainment industry and/or payroll compliance audits. Essential Job Responsibilities Audit Document Review
- Review performer agreements, performer payment information, and other relevant information, and apply this knowledge to the relevant collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to develop an analysis and opinion on reporting accuracy and reasonableness.
- Prepare audit summaries and billing invoices using accurate contract rates, allocations, ceilings and reporting information.
- Generate earning reports using our cloud-based application, ThoughtSpot, to create an analysis of reporting history to supplement the documents received from Auditees.
Audit Issue Management
- Review and analyze audit details and documents within the appropriate timeframe, as dictated by audit difficulty, to present findings based on established precedence, identify time-saving alternative procedures, determine appropriate escalation, and maximize recoveries.
- Execute on timely communication with Auditees and Union representatives for additional requests of documents and information, as outlined in the procedure manual.
- Prepare billing invoices, refund worksheets, and adjustment requests, with low to no repeated errors.
- Record and process audit payments when they are received using the Contributions Management department's processing system.
Audit File Presentation
- Communicate audit issue in a concise, accurate, and complete manner through either verbal or written presentation (or both) with a self-drafted memo and audit summary support as part of the file presentation materials.
Audit File Maintenance
- Independently track all audits and accurately record all audit work in CAD system, correctly entering audit information, accurately flagging files, and properly recording electronic notes.
- Ensure data quality when file is submitted for closure, which includes following procedures to upkeep audit work papers.
Collaboration
- Maintains good working relationship with Auditees, Union representatives, external auditors, and external counsel to facilitate processes, including, but not limited to disputed matter resolution and audit program alignment.
- Coordinates with other departments within the organization to improve operational efficiency.
Other
- Willingness to help with other department initiatives, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or Accounting.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in auditing or contract analysis.
- Preferred experience in a multi-employer, Taft-Hartley environment or in the Entertainment Industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of core audit principles.
- Ability to effectively multitask, managing various projects and priorities without losing focus.
- Skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines across multiple audit types.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, clearly conveying audit findings to stakeholders.
- Analytical problem-solving skills to identify and address complex audit issues.
- Adaptable and flexible in shifting between different contract types and adjusting to changing task demands.
- Proficient research skills for thorough investigation of audit findings and potential audit scope expansion.
- Quick to learn new concepts and, tools, and processes applying them efficiently even in unfamiliar environments.
- High attention to detail, with a focus on complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for efficient document creation and management.
- Fast learner with technology, able to master new software applications and maintain productivity with new systems.
- Ability to negotiate and resolve complex audit disputes, aiming for outcomes that benefit all parties involved.
- Skilled in analyzing data, creating clear spreadsheets and graphs from large data sets using Excel to support audit-related decisions.
Competencies
- Decision Quality - Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions; considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles; recognizes when a quick 80% solution will
- Ensures Accountability - Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same; acts with a clear sense of ownership; takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures; establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results; designs feedback loops into work.
- Communicates Effectively - Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; attentively listens to others; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization; encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and
- Drives Engagement - Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Drives Results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Strategic Mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
- Manages Ambiguity - Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
- Nimble Learning - Learns quickly when facing new situations; experiments to find new solutions; takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
Physical Requirements The physical demands listed below are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. A request for a reasonable accommodation should be made in writing and delivered to HR. What We Offer:
- Competitive Market Salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Generous Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Voluntary 401k participation
- Home Internet Stipend (monthly) & Office Equipment Reimbursement
- Access to discounted theme park, movie tickets, etc. through GreatWorkPerks
- Continuous Education: LinkedIn Learning, Internal Learning Systems, etc.
For more information on Life at the Plans visit: LinkedIn: Life at the Plans SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and SAG-Producer Pension Plan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are actively seeking job applicants and are committed to including hiring across departments and levels.