Paymaster

Job Overview Collect, audit and verify all information necessary to process payroll for the hotel and facilitate related processes. Key Duties Implement general payroll policies and procedures and monitor adherence to guidelines. Monitor and analyze payroll cost, payroll standards, and budgeted standards as needed. Prepare and transmit payroll entries within established timeframes. Download and edit information from timekeeping system. Audit and post entries into payroll system, including gratuities. Ensure that correct payments are made, taxes are withheld, overtime is correctly charged and paid, and that payroll is processed and executed according to all state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations. Prepare reports for hotel management, including headcount and production reports, overtime reports, costing reports, etc. as needed or requested. Troubleshoot payroll problems/issues for employees as requested. Coordinate resolution with IHG Corporate office or payroll vendor as appropriate. Prepare manual checks or advance payment requests as needed or required. Enter and/or post employee information, including benefit deductions, new hires and terminations, garnishments, child support payments, direct deposit information, etc. into payroll and/or timekeeping system in a timely manner. Maintain orderly filing systems for all payroll supportive documentation and payroll reports. Maintain confidentiality of payroll information regarding past and present employees, and adequately safeguard payroll files. Perform other payroll-related duties as needed, such as returning unclaimed paychecks, preparing human resources or accounting documentation or reports on payroll-related statistics, ensuring checks are distributed in a secure and timely manner, etc. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include department heads throughout the hotel, for the purpose of providing or obtaining information regarding payroll. May perform additional accounting-related duties such as processing retrieval and chargebacks from credit card companies, assisting in posting payroll charges to the general ledger, troubleshooting time clocks or payroll system issues, working with Accounting staff on payroll bank accounts and cash levels, preparing hotel payables for payroll-related expenses, etc. May assist with other duties as needed. Qualifications and Requirements Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of experience in an accounting or similar position; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to speak fluent English required. This job requires ability to perform the following: Physical Requirements Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds Standing up and moving about the front office or other designated areas Communicating with other people Handling objects, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc. Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching Other Requirements Reading abilities are utilized often when reading time records, payroll-related documents and work materials. Mathematical skills are used frequently to perform calculations, reconcile account balances, etc. Frequent contact with guests and outside vendors is necessary to resolve billing issues or answer questions. Strong customer service skills are required. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The hourly pay rate for this role is $25.00-$28.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees. Important Information The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 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