SPECIALIST - PAYROLL

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier entertainment venue in Citrus Heights is seeking a qualified professional for an Accounts Payable and Payroll position. This role involves routine and advanced payroll duties as well as accounts payable tasks, mentorship, and team leadership. Candidates with an Associate's Degree in Business or Accounting and relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The position requires excellent communication, regulatory knowledge, and confidentiality handling for optimal service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in accounts payable and payroll.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily invoice matching and entry process.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements to A/P.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all payrolls.
• Support month-end close and year-end tasks including W-2s and 1099s.
• Maintain file integrity and confidential handling of payroll data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of income-control functions

Basic to Intermediate Excel

Microsoft Word

Strict confidentiality

Leadership

Excel

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Education

Associate's Degree in Business or Accounting

High school degree with experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Lead and participate in the daily invoice matching and entry process which includes confirmation of approval levels, sales and use tax compliance, and G/L coding in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for daily invoice batch audit(s) and posting(s) and coordination of team activities.
• Responsible for weekly check run and voucher preparation.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements to A/P, including vendor contact and follow up as needed; ability to troubleshoot and rectify complex vendor payment situations and disputes.
• Responsible for the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of all payrolls in accordance with the company policy and federal/state regulations.
• Responsible for all payroll related garnishment and child support processing which includes set up, interim reporting, payments and reconciliation.
• Lead and assist with month end close processing and duties as assigned.
• Preparation of year end W2’s and Miscellaneous 1099’s.
• Ensure overall integrity of the A/P and Payroll files and records.
• Sit and perform data entry for extended periods of time.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and /or Experience Requirements: Typically acquired through an Associate’s Degree in Business or Accounting and one year of related experience in both accounts payable and payroll; or through the completion of a high school degree and three to five years’ experience with automated payroll/accounts payable systems.

Additional Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State and ERGC Gaming regulations.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.

Knowledge Of

• Understanding of income-control functions.
• Excellent communication skills, and commitment to outstanding service.
• Regulatory requirements helpful.
• Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Basic to Intermediate Excel.
• Strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.

Ability To

• Ability to work both independently and with a team to achieve objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve required deadlines.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Use a computer, keyboard, and 10-key calculator.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

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.