Payroll Specialist (55065)

Pay Rate : $22.00 an hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain payroll records by collecting, calculating and entering data
• Monitor and review time card approval and signoff process, which includes identifying, researching, and resolving discrepancies
• Process tip and toke allocations
• Process payroll batch entries for commissions, tips, service charges, and incentives
• Set up wage garnishments, child support orders, levies, and monitor third party checks
• Apply payroll adjustments as needed
• Transmit payroll data, load payroll reports, and summary output files
• Prepare payroll general ledger journal entries and reports
• Process manual checks and positive pay notifications
• Perform weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll and 401(k) reconciliations
• Coordinate 401(k) contributions, loans, and fund transfers
• Verify database information between UKG PRO and WFM Workforce Management systems
• Assist timecard reviewers as needed
• Resolve payroll discrepancies through research and analysis
• Assist Payroll Supervisor with non-routine issues

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Knowledge and Certification :

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years' experience of full cycle payroll processing experience

Preferred Knowledge and Certification :

• Experience with UKG PRO and WFM Workforce Management systems
• Experience processing weekly payroll for 1000+ employees

Required Skills :

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized; able to manage changing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows operating systems
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Solid math skills

Required Abilities :

• Ability to work fast and efficiently
• Ability to follow dress code and personal hygiene standards
• Ability to interact with guests, coworkers, and management in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks independently
• Ability to provide professional service to internal and external customers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to sit for long periods with occasional walking or standing
• Must have a good sense of balance, occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to reach and twist infrequently
• Must be able to push, pull, and grasp objects occasionally
• Must be able occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Must have good eye hand coordination

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily performed in the administration building but may include going onto the gaming floor, which includes exposure to flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Extensive computer use
• Occasionally may interact with angry or hostile individuals