What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Resorts World NYC?
Job Description
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager in the processing the weekly payroll cycle for all company payrolls and other payroll tasks as required.
Essential Duties
- Prepares the production of payrolls, including deductions for withholding tax, social security, health insurance, life insurance and such other required salary deductions.
- Assists with the required federal and state tax reporting requirements; including quarterly payroll reports, annual earnings (W-2’s), withholding tax, and other such required reporting.
- Reviews all payroll groups to ensure accuracy and corrects any errors before processing payroll.
- Enters and maintain a variety of employee payroll deductions using manual and automated systems.
- Oversees all mandatory wage garnishments for employees.
- Distributes payroll checks.
- Assists with payroll tax reconciliations.
- Responsible for the execution of printing payroll checks.
- Files employee payroll deductions, benefits information, and periodic reports.
- Sets calendar for district payroll including pay dates and processing schedules.
- Calculates changes in contact amounts and payouts for accrued sick and vacation leave.
- Processes payroll for Directors and Above.
- Submits 401K total reports to John Hancock weekly.
- Quarterly and year-end payroll and tax processing and reporting.
- Conducts payroll audits.
- Administers, oversees and processes all payroll related activities for the company’s multiple union and non-union weekly payroll cycles in the Administrator’s absence.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Physical and Mental
Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to work long hours. Ability to make decisions, formulate and communicate ideas read and understands spreadsheets. Must have an excellent math aptitude. Experience with Ultimate Software payroll system preferred. Strong Excels skills preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office applications a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs
Work/Educational Experience
- Must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school or equivalent diploma and have the ability to obtain the appropriate license pursuant to the New York State Lottery regulations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Five (5) years related payroll work experience
