Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

This position is responsible for payroll preparation/processing, garnishment reporting and union-records administration. The incumbent assists payroll staff members during the absence of the Payroll Manager and serves as backup.

Focus is on, but not limited to the following:

• Verify and process payroll information, including employee time and attendance, tax withholding, and benefits deductions
• Verify payroll adjustments
• Primary responsibility is received, set up and withhold voluntary withholdings disbursements such as levies, garnishments, and child support
• Review and document payroll processes and develop detailed and thorough Standard Operating Procedures for the department
• Review processes and determine if there are possibilities to streamline, simplify, automate, and/or optimize workflows to reduce inefficiencies, save time, and improve productivity
• Responsible for the garnishment to AP Infinium interface and distribution of checks or electronic payment to the appropriate agencies of the garnishment withholding
• Provide payroll-related information to the accountants as requested and help reconcile the GL accounts
• Determining and correcting out-of-balance conditions
• Preparing and filing tax liabilities
• Check electronic data for errors
• Process terminated employees
• Process all manual checks for adjustment, terminations, direct deposit refunds
• Ensure timely approval and missing punches in the timekeeping system
• Process payroll on time and accurately, in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Verify accuracy of paid time off accruals
• Oversee PTO processing, by reviewing eligibility
• Adhere to departmental quality standards
• Work within the guidelines established by the company
• Responds to employee and departmental complaints/inquiries, in person, in writing or by telephone to resolve payroll/personnel transaction issues
• Must maintain accurate departmental records
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping confidential information
• Continuously review and recommend improvements to payroll processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of principles of payroll, including tax withholding, voluntary deductions such as levy, garnishment and child support, and fringe benefits
• 1-3 years Payroll experience for a Resort/Casino
• Previous experience with Infinium and Timekeeping
• Working knowledge of various Casino Payroll matters to include:
• GITCA, Tokes & Tips
• Operate a calculator quickly and accurately
• Able to deal tactfully with employees of all levels in frequently trying situations
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel,) and knowledge of front-of-house casino operations as related to Payroll
• Excellent communication skills, customer service and team oriented, self-starter
• Strong data entry skills, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills and exhibit composure and professionalism while under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting constant deadlines and maintaining strong attention to details