Payroll Clerk - Northfield Park Racino at Northfield Park Racino – Northfield, Ohio

At Northfield Park Racino, the Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing and maintaining accurate payroll records in compliance with company policies, state and federal regulations, and gaming requirements. This position ensures timely and accurate payroll transactions, maintains team member confidentiality, and provides responsive service to team members regarding pay-related inquiries.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

List duties in order of time spent or importance. Essential duties and tasks that must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Receives and verifies administrative forms used in establishing the salary of team members.
• Verifies and enters payroll information into payroll system
• Audits payroll reports before information is transmitted.
• Monitors and maintains the timely issuance of property payroll checks and assure the resolution of payroll related problems.
• Performs daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the distribution of paychecks or arranges direct deposit programs.
• Reviews and audit payroll records for accuracy and updates.
• Maintains confidentiality of all payroll data.
• Reviews time records for completeness.
• Reviews and verifies team member files to the payroll system.
• Verifies payroll deductions.
• Process wage garnishments, tax liens, child support, and other deductions.
• Collaborates with HR for wage verifications.
• Responds to payroll questions from team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education, experience, skills required, equipment used.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• One year of applicable experience, high school or GED preferred, or combination of experience and education.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; and automated financial systems.
• Knowledge of gaming and tax regulations.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages or do they have comp authority? No
• Gaming License Required? TBD
• Other Certifications? N/A

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS of the position with or without accommodation. Indicate the type of physical effort which is essential to the successful performance of this job: (Check all that apply)

• standing
• lifting 20 lbs
• observing
• turning
• walking
• bending/stooping
• carrying 20 lbs
• balancing
• sitting
• pushing 20 lbs
• kneeling
• hearing
• climbing
• reaching
• pulling 20 lbs
• stretching

Indicate any other requirements which are essential to the successful performance of this job:

• Ability to communicate on the telephone (hearing)
• Ability to understand technical manuals
• Ability to speak English
• Ability to work amicably with co-workers
• Ability to write legibly in English
• Ability to learn tasks in a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to read instructions and numbers in English
• Ability to follow supervisor's instructions
• Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions
• Regular attendance at meetings with both internal team members and external parties as appropriate, which may include enclosed office spaces and/or outdoor field site locations. Supervisor positions may include conducting and leading meetings.