Payroll Clerk

Downstream Casino Resort; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Downstream Casino Resort is seeking a payroll professional to audit HR transactions, maintain time clocks, and prepare adjustments. The role requires attention to accuracy, compliance with payroll laws, and strong math skills.

Duties include transmitting payroll data and verifying PTO records, with additional projects as assigned by management. Applicants should have 1–2 years payroll experience, 18+ years old, and proficiency in Word & Excel.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One to two years' payroll experience.
• Exceptional organizational and math ability.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and taxes preferred.
• Ability to use 10-key adding machine and PC software including Word & Excel.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Audit HR transactions into the payroll system.
• Oversee maintenance of the time clocks.
• Prepare on-demand checks for payroll adjustments.
• Verify PTO records entered into payroll system.
• Update payroll system for deductions and adjustments.
• Transmit payroll information.
• Investigate discrepancies or suspicious activity with documentation.
• Assist in other projects as directed by Accounting Manager and Director of Finance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Math ability

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

10-key adding machine

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audits Human Resource transactions into the payroll system.
• Oversees the maintenance of the time clocks.
• Prepares on-demand checks for payroll adjustments.
• Responsible for verifying that the proper PTO records are entered into the payroll system.
• Updates the payroll system for miscellaneous employee deductions andadjustments.
• Responsible for transmitting the payroll information.
• Ensuresupporting documentation is provided asrequired.
• Maintains awareness for discrepancies or suspicious circumstances and investigates asrequired.
• Follows up as required, to include related correspondence within established guidelines.
• Outstanding example of and a credit to Downstream Casino Resort.
• Other duties as assigned by theAccounting ManagerandDirector of Finance.
• Assistin other projects, as directed.
• Duties, responsibilities,requirements,and expectationspertaining tothis job are subject to change as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

• Must be at least 18 years old or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to twoyears'previousexperience in payrollrequired.
• Exceptional organizational skills and math abilityrequired.
• Ability to use 10 key adding machine and personal computerexperience including 1-2 yearsMicrosoft Word & Excelrequired.
• Read, write, speak, and understand Englishrequired.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and taxes preferred.
• Time clock system experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public,employees,and customers.
• Must be able to deal effectively and interact well with customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND WORK DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand,walkand move through all areas of the property.
• Must be able toliftto20pounds.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Ability tooperateinmentallyand physically stressful situations.
• Must be ableto tolerateareascontainingsecondary smoke, high noise levels, brightlights,and dust.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, or stretch for filing purposes.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods working at a computer terminal.
• Must be able to work nights,weekends,and holidays.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, noisy casino environment and effectively deal with guests,management,and employees in all situations.
• Must be able to be approved for andmaintaina validQuapaw Tribal Gaming Authoritylicense.
• Must be able to read, write,speak,and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome ofa backgroundinvestigation and drug screening.

Under Downstream Casino Resort employment, the duties described in this job description will also be performed for other Quapaw Nation owned business enterprises as needed, including, but not limited to, LLC enterprises, Quapaw Casino, and the Quapaw Nation business office.

The Downstream Casino Resort Adheres to all applicable Resolutions of the Quapaw Nation. Native American Preference policy does apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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