SPECIALIST - PAYROLL

The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing routine and advanced level payroll and accounts payable duties as well as completing general ledger account analyses and assisting with financial month end closing responsibilities.  The incumbent will also serve as a mentor and team lead to the A/P and Payroll Clerks.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
- Accurate, consistent, and timely weekly payroll processing in accordance with established deadlines and policies.
- Respond in a professional and timely manner to all payroll related questions.
- Ensure payroll information is always kept confidential. 
- Review and reconcile payroll via pre-payroll registers and standard reports, for accuracy and error free delivery.
- Enter involuntary deductions such as Levies and Garnishments into the Payroll system to ensure proper calculation and disbursement to agencies.
- Import all payroll items including regular pay, expense reimbursements, commissions, bonuses, etc. into the payroll system.
- Reconcile various types of income including tips.
- Complete payroll tax forms 941 and annual W2’s.
- Prepare journal entries to General Ledger.
- Conducts monthly analysis of earnings and deduction code usage to determine any variances that may result in a payroll adjustment or correction.
- Maintain proper backup for all payroll entries.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.

Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or business, preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of prior payroll experience required.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly desirable
- Direct experience in processing payroll via Infinium, UKG, or Workday payroll system preferred.
- Experience and knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software.
- Ability to deliver under tight deadlines or unusual or critical situations
- Professional presentation of written information, that is clear and effective.
- Collaborative, team minded successful attitude to deliver exceptional customer service.
 
Additional Requirements: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc):
- Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming/Lottery regulations.
- Must successfully pass background check.
- Must successfully pass drug screening.
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Closing:

The Tribal Council gives first preference in all of its employment practices to members of the Enterprise Rancheria Tribe who meet the job requirements.