Corporate Payroll Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Maverick we love the casino business, we love serving guests, and we love having fun together. We are looking for people, great people, that are ready to treat guests and each other with respect and make each day at work fun.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration of the payroll function. The Payroll Specialist performs duties in alignment with established corporate and internal standard operating policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local wage and hour, payroll, and tax laws. Work involves confidential duties in auditing, entering, and reviewing data, processing bi-weekly, and special payrolls. This position requires great attention to detail and the highest level of accuracy, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Ensures monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll-related reporting requirements to the state and government agencies are executed properly and timely.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes payroll bi-weekly and off-cycle as required by incorporating all data from employee timecards, voluntary and involuntary deductions including employee benefits, Employee Retirement Savings Plan, fringe benefits, Federal, State, and local mandatory deductions
• Ensures payroll is processed accurately by required deadlines; Reviews all payroll data prior to submission and immediately following the submission to ensure it is processed properly
• Collaborates with Human Resources to maintain Paylocity employee database and process information accurately and timely; Assigns and classifies employees appropriately; Ensures the accuracy of employee pay rates, PTO accrual rates, and employee reporting structure
• Process all types of garnishments and deductions in a timely manner, requiring extensive knowledge in all types of garnishments and the state laws pertaining to garnishment payments and processing.
• Researches and prepares ad hoc reports for management and Human Resources
• Reviews employee timecards: Ensures accuracy, completeness, and supervisory approval, including regular hours, overtime hours, and non-worked time including PTO are entered and calculated correctly.
• Provides all necessary information for both internal and external audits
• Communicate with both Corporate and Casino employees by phone and through emails.
• Identifies payroll related issues and recommends ongoing process improvements and procedures for compliance with payroll deductions and reporting requirements
• Assist field staff on the payroll process and procedures, timelines and auditing timesheet reports prior to submitting
• Leverages Paylocity reporting capability for standard and customized reports and develops automated management reports
• Communicates regularly with 401k administrator to ensure accuracy of deduction amounts, loan totals and contribution limits; Ensures accuracy of quarterly and annual reports
• Develops and performs special projects as necessary for continuous improvement and operational excellence, and others as directed
  
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Business, Accounting or related field preferred
• (1) one year experience processing payroll in a multi-company environment; or an equivalent amount of education and experience
• Strong computer skills and literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient use of Excel
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of payroll principles and practices in order to be an effective resource for others
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of classified information.
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Knowledge of general ledger posting process and experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Ability to multi-task under tight timelines
• Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Self-starter who can take initiative and follow through on projects and tasks
• Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
• Reliability with working hours and duties
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and management
• Ability to understand and comply with all departmental and company rules and regulations, policies and procedures
  
  

Team members will enjoy:

• 80 Hours Paid Time Off
• 6 Observed Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Career Development and Advanced Opportunities
• Team Member Referral program ($300 per team member referred!)
• And more!
  
  

Maverick Gaming™, based in Kirkland, Washington, is a young gaming company with over 3,000 dedicated team members. Maverick Gaming owns and operates a portfolio of 31 properties across Nevada, Washington, and Colorado with over 1,800 slot machines, 350 table games, 1,020 hotel rooms, and 30 restaurants. Maverick Gaming is a proud employer of Teamsters workers at its Washington locations as part of its commitment to providing sustainable, family-wage jobs that support economic opportunity in local communities.

Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Eric Persson and Justin Beltram, Maverick Gaming™ takes a bold approach to a classic pastime. With an all-star leadership team from some of the largest gaming brands spanning markets the world, Maverick is dedicated to delivering the best possible gaming experiences for every kind of player while enforcing strict problem gambling policies as a community partner. Created by gamblers, for gamblers.

Salary Description

$28.00 - $30.00/Hour