Sara Martin

Marietta, GA ~ 228-***-****

Cast & Crew March 2017 - July 2023

Payroll Accountant

Marvel Studios October 2022-July 2023

Led crew payroll oversight for multiple departments on a high-budget production, ensuring precise and timely payments for 1000+ Union and Non-Union crew members per week.

Efficiently mentored and guided a team member, fostering seamless onboarding through precise start paperwork distribution.

Contributed significantly to financial record-keeping by accurately posting payroll entries to the general ledger, enhancing financial transparency.

Swirl Films August 2022- July 2023

Managed payroll for small budget productions spanning 5 weeks, ranging from $1M to $2.5M in budget.

Meticulously handled start paperwork, processed timecards, and ensured timely payments for all 80-100 crew members.

Achieved consistent accuracy in weekly payments for all Union & Non-Union individuals, maintaining 100% payroll efficiency.

Marvel Studios March 2021-June 2022

Achieved seamless onboarding by efficiently distributing start paperwork to the entire crew with over 1000 Union & Non-Union crew members on a weekly basis.

Made significant contributions by diligently managing daily data entry, providing valuable financial insights for informed decision-making.

Created a streamlined payroll management process, overseeing two clerks and enhancing digital record-keeping for optimal efficiency.

Swirl Films September 2020-December 2020

Solely managed all aspects of payroll on a smaller production, guaranteeing accurate and timely payments for the Union & Non-Union crew.

Achieved seamless operations by efficiently distributing start paperwork, accurately calculating timecards, and meticulously reviewing edits.

Created a comprehensive record-keeping system with precise and well-organized files, ensuring efficient handling of background payroll.

Netflix Inc. September 2019-April 2020

Elevated to a corporate role after 2 highly successful productions with Netflix, tasked with training other productions on the ESN digital onboarding software.

Actively engaged in weekly meetings, gathering crew member feedback via GoogleMeet & ZenDesk, and fostering open discussions for system improvements.

Achieved recognition for expertise ensuring a seamless ESN system onboarding experience. Brought up to the corporate level to implement the successful SOP created, promoting efficient adoption and utilization of the ESN platform across all Netflix productions.

Netflix Studios March 2019-September 2019

Assumed a range of key responsibilities, including processing payroll for 800 Union & Non-Union crew members weekly, meticulously distributing start paperwork, and providing oversight and training to a dedicated payroll clerk.

Conducted daily data entry for accurate cost reporting, contributing essential financial insights for decision-making.

Achieved seamless and effective payroll management by adeptly posting payroll entries to the general ledger.

Netflix Studios February 2018-January 2019

Proficiently managed incoming paper start work and coding them based on the provided Chart of Accounts, ensuring seamless onboarding processes for hundreds of Union & Non-Union crew members.

Meticulously organized, coded, and learned to calculate timecards and provided crucial support to payroll accountants.

Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail by accurately maintaining employee files and efficiently distributing physical paychecks weekly.

Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, & Marvel Studios March 2017-January 2018

Achieved Accurate Payroll Processing. Proficiently handled start work and organized timecards, ensuring precise payroll.

Demonstrated Record-Keeping Expertise. Enhanced expertise through daily training and maintained organized employee files.

Managed Timely Payments. Diligently distributed weekly paychecks, ensuring reliability and employee satisfaction.