Payroll Clerk

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audits Human Resource transactions into the payroll system.

• Oversees the maintenance of the time clocks.

• Prepares on-demand checks for payroll adjustments.

• Responsible for verifying that the proper PTO records are entered into the payroll system.

• Updates the payroll system for miscellaneous employee deductions and adjustments.

• Responsible for transmitting the payroll information.

• Ensure supporting documentation is provided as required.

• Maintains awareness for discrepancies or suspicious circumstances and investigates as required.

• Follows up as required, to include related correspondence within established guidelines.

• Outstanding example of and a credit to Downstream Casino Resort.

• Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance.

• Assist in other projects, as directed.

• Duties, responsibilities, requirements, and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

• Must be at least 18 years old or older upon employment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• One to two years' previous experience in payroll required.

• Exceptional organizational skills and math ability required.

• Ability to use 10 key adding machine and personal computer experience including 1-2 years Microsoft Word & Excel required.

• Read, write, speak, and understand English required.

• Excellent customer service skills required.

• Knowledge of payroll laws and taxes preferred.

• Time clock system experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.

• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees, and customers.

• Must be able to deal effectively and interact well with customers and employees.

• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND WORK DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand, walk and move through all areas of the property.

• Must be able to lift to 20 pounds.

• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

• Ability to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.

• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.

• Must be able to bend, kneel, or stretch for filing purposes.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods working at a computer terminal.

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, noisy casino environment and effectively deal with guests, management, and employees in all situations.