PAYROLL SPECIALIST I

Job Purpose:

Payroll Specialists are responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and other payroll related functions for Sycuan Casino and Singing Hills Golf Resort.

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Ensures the integrity of payroll data by preparing payroll imports, verifying information from timesheets, and reviewing changes to employee profiles.
• Ensures earnings, deductions and taxes are calculating accurately by researching errors when needed and contacting department personnel for making corrections.
• Follows established policies and procedures to process timesheets, audit reports and submitting payroll for processing.
• Audit, research and retrieve information utilizing various software programs necessary for accurate payroll processing.
• Review and correct daily tip drop exceptions on Casino Cash Trac.
• Assists with month-end closing by preparing monthly recurring standard entries, reconciliations and submitting adjusting journal entries to correct errors as needed.
• Completes employment verification requests from various sources and EDD benefit audits.
• Provides a high level of customer service to address Team Member questions or concerns regarding payroll matters, in a timely and friendly manner.
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor or Manager by completing special projects as directed.
• Audit and maintain Team Member payroll profiles in HCM system, including deductions, tax withholdings and other changes following established procedures.
  
  

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year of payroll experience
  
  

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• FCP or CPP Certifications
  
  

Essential:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Human Capital Management (HCM) systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• Analytical and able to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to work in a professional environment, respecting other
• Ability to interact efficiently with a diverse team
• Trustworthy, honest and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize assignments and be organized
  
  

Desirable:

• Prior experience with Ceridian’s Dayforce HCM system
• Multi-lingual
  
  

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: None