Analyst Payroll II

JOB SUMMARY:

The Payroll Analyst II will be responsible for processing and reconciling all payroll tax activity for multiple states and multiple legal entities. The Payroll Analyst II will be responsible for payroll tax administration, including research and analysis of payroll related tax laws; payroll tax deposits and reporting; communication with Federal, State and Local jurisdictions and authorities.

This role will be responsible for recording/reviewing transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, understanding and owning accounts and areas as assigned. Assist the department manager in presenting to business partners and senior management explanations for monthly activity and/or fluctuations.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain accurate records of tax withheld, payments and reporting

• Review and approve tax deposits and quarter filings made with ADP SmartCompliance.

• Works with federal, state, and local tax agencies on audit requests

• Reviews and confirms accuracy of W2 data at year-end and communicates any changes or issues with ADP and various tax authorities.

• Manages new local and state accounts for wage and tax reporting purposes

• Maintains up-to-date account registrations with taxing authorities

• Collaborate with a combination of professional and non-professional accounting staff

• Complies with Caesars accounting policies and procedures, and existing control framework

• Understand the applicable requirements of US GAAP and be able to apply to daily tasks

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual accounting processes to accurately record transactions

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and provide timely research and resolution of reconciling items with exceptions reported to management for review and consultation

• Prepare monthly deliverables, including roll forward schedules, financial reporting support schedules, and legal/regulatory reporting.

• Perform analytical work under limited supervision applying knowledge of basic accounting principles.

• Exemplify the "Inspire Our Best" mission by contributing a work environment that promotes teamwork and mutual respect

• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to adapt training methods to different styles of learners

• Continually assists in identifying process improvement areas and recommends solutions

• Proactively provides feedback to leadership on people, process, technology and compliance

• Perform other job-related duties as requested

• Must possess critical thinking skills, be detail oriented, proficient in time management, able to multitask and provide solutions to problems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 3 + years of experience working with multi-state payroll taxes

• Knowledge of Infinium, ADP SmartCompliance, and Oracle Payroll, preferred but not required

• BA/BS degree or CPP preferred but not required

• Prefer gaming industry experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organized, with analytical skills and detail oriented

• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects

• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet assigned deadlines as required

• Ability to adapt to new circumstances by understanding the changes and supporting management in communicating them in a positive manner

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to actively participate in meetings and communicate with peers, senior, and managers

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with other team members and department leaders

• Ability to understand processes and issues, and to assist developing solutions

• Actively participate in special project assignments and team building activities

• Must be a team player in a professional environment

• Understanding of Internal Control over Financial Report (ICFR) and SOX requirements

• Must have intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office/Remote Hybrid