Job Description
JOB TITLE: Payroll Specialist
STATUS:Full Time or Part-time
FLSA: Non-Exempt
JOB GRADE: HG6
REPORTS TO: Manager of Finance
SUPERVISES: N/A
WORKING HOURS: This is an hourly position. The incumbent is expected to work the necessary hours to meet the needs of a 24 hour establishment.
SUMMARY: Responsible for the administration and processing of the Casino's bi-weekly payroll. Ensures timely and accurate processing of employee paychecks. Complies with all Federal, State and Local labor laws and regulations that affect Payroll.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for auditing all payroll transactions and balancing payroll runs.
- Obtains, reviews, and inputs correct payroll information into the payroll system.
- Maintains time clock system access and trains users and managers as necessary.
- Maintains accurate earning records and properly controls all employee deductions and withholdings.
- Produces and funds federal, state and local tax payments, employee direct deposits, and 401(k) deferrals.
- Complies with all established policies, procedures and internal controls related to personnel and payroll.
- Answers employee questions; troubleshoots and resolves issues quickly and efficiently.
- Works closely with Human Resources and all Department Managers to resolve issues and process necessary transactions.
- Prepares all Federal, State, local and internal reports relevant to payroll.
- Maintains employee payroll files and updates Payroll/HRIS database.
- Ensures all personnel are properly paid in accordance with the terms of employment and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).
- Coordinates with the IT Department to adjust and modify Payroll and reporting systems.
- Maintains complete confidentiality at all times.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No supervisory responsibilities for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
- Experience equivalent to 2-4 years full time payroll experience required.
- Must have general office experience, data entry, and 10 key by touch skills required.
- Must have current/recent experience in a payroll department of 25+ Employees.
- Familiar with payroll reporting requirements.
- Good working knowledge of payroll processing is required.
- Good oral and written communication skills required.
- Excellent knowledge of the Great Plains software desired knowledge of other payroll programs acceptable.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential data is essential.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are important to the successful conduct of this position.
- Ability to write accurate, grammatically correct, polished reports and business correspondence.
- Must be able to speak with the public in a professional manner.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to proactively streamline processes for company's return on investment.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to process detailed work and requests for information or assistance in a timely manner.
- Ability to apply regulatory and procedure doctrine, concepts, and policy to practical situations.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license from the Dry Creek Gaming Commission.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to maneuver around all areas of the casino.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to twenty pounds
- Must have manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office equipment.
- Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, twist and grip items.
- Must be able to respond to visual and audio cues.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- This is a fast paced, highly diverse work environment, and the position requires the ability to remain flexible and get along with all personality types.
- Must be able to manage a number of priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to respond calmly to customer concerns and questions.
- Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke.
River Rock Casino, in conjunction with Human Resources, reserves the right to make changes to this job description at any time.
Ø A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST, FINGERPRINT, AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED
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