Payroll Manager

About the role

The Payroll Manager ensures accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with Federal and State regulations. They provide direction, guidance, and development to the payroll staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee all payroll processing activities
• Maintain meticulous payroll records
• Manage quarterly and year-end tax reporting
• Administer and enhance payroll systems
• Prepare and analyze payroll and financial reports
• Contribute to special projects

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Seven years of payroll processing experience in a company of comparable size
• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification
• Automated payroll processing and timekeeping experience
• Tribal gaming experience

Key Competencies

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Thorough understanding of casino and departmental policies, gaming regulations, internal controls, and the Tribal/State compact
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management abilities
• Expertise in payroll processing procedures, data analysis, and reporting
• Proficiency in MS Office and other applicable software

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/standing for up to 10 hours per day in an office environment
• Walking/climbing
• Reaching/bending/crouching/pushing/pulling
• Hand eye coordination/Use of eyesight/finger dexterity
• Concentrating in loud/busy situations
• Lifting items up to 25 lbs.
• Subject to a cigarette smoke-filled casino environment

Additional Requirements

• Obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission
• Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions

Benefits

Excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Pay

Salary range is based on skills and experience.

Schedule

This full-time position features evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino.

About Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel

The Emerald Queen Casino at Fife is a popular local spot as well as a favorite concert and entertainment destination in the Pacific Northwest region. Amenities include over 2,300 slots, 103 hotel rooms, and a voluminous 25,000 square foot multi-purpose event space and ballroom. The second Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma, a $400 million project, opened in June 2020. This new facility boasts a Vegas-style gaming floor with over 2,100 slots, more than 60 table games, 155 hotel rooms and suites, six dining venues, and a 250-seat sports bar. Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma is also home to the Emerald Queen Event Center, a state-of-the-art indoor event space with stadium seating capacity for 1800+ concert-goers.