Payroll Manager

Position Summary:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Payroll Manager at North Fork Mono Casino & Resort located in Madera, CA. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for payroll administration, management, garnishments, and payroll taxes. Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting North Fork Mono Casino & Resort’s culture and demonstrating exemplary Service Standards at all times.
• Act as backup to the Payroll Specialist in the preparation of payroll records according to departmental and company procedures.
• Maintain Team Member records in computer systems.
• Communicate effectively with property Team Members at all levels.
• Assist in research of Team Member’s payroll checks and provide prompt reconciliation service of all inquiries.
• Assist Payroll Specialist in researching and providing information on all Verification of Employment, Court Orders, and Garnishments.
• Responsible for overseeing the processing of payroll on a biweekly basis.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll related taxes for the Accounting Team. Ensure that all taxes are paid timely, and all filings are accurately and timely prepared and submitted to an appropriate payroll tax agency.
• Reconciliation of various related payroll accounts to general ledgers, including payroll deductions for license fees, gift shop and other items.
• Maintain and audit the PTO accrual. The PTO accrual should be audited quarterly. Audit of the accrual should be documented and maintained for inspection.
• Process and send the 401k file provider and payroll data as required.
• Maintain payroll records according to retention policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all year‐end activities ensuring that W‐2’s are accurate and are processed and distributed on a timely basis.
• Providing reports for HR, Accounting and others as required.
• Maintaining the Gaming License log and assuring that fees are deducted.
• Providing training to end‐users of ADP and ensuring payroll records are being audited and approved by Supervisors.
• Complete payroll related Journal Entries, benefit, invoice, garnishment and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare tax filings, including form 941, 531, and W2 etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of wage and hour laws in California.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s payroll system. Working knowledge of ADP timekeeping system is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field required.
• Five (5) years of payroll experience to include two (2) years supervisory experience required; gaming industry experience preferred.
• Certification in Payroll (CPP) is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Payroll: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madera, CA 93637: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000