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Join our team! The purpose of the Payroll Manager is to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with all Federal and State regulations as well as provide direction, guidance and development to the payroll staff.

Salary range is based on skills and experience. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
Seven years 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.
Additional education/experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

As the Payroll Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure operational excellence. You will oversee all payroll processing activities, conducting thorough reviews and verifications to guarantee accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This includes maintaining meticulous payroll records, managing quarterly and year-end tax reporting such as W-2 preparation and IRS tip reporting, and ensuring all practices align with accounting principles, IRS requirements, and regulatory standards. You will develop, implement, and communicate payroll policies and procedures, while administering and enhancing payroll systems to drive process improvements and system upgrades. In collaboration with leadership, you will prepare and analyze payroll and financial reports to support audits, compliance, and strategic decision-making. Maintaining strict confidentiality through rigorous safeguards will be essential, as will providing responsive support to team members and vendors. You will also work closely with department leaders on payroll matters, contribute to special projects, and perform other responsibilities that advance organizational goals.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication and customer service skills, along with a thorough understanding of casino and departmental policies, gaming regulations, internal controls, and the Tribal/State compact. You must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize, multitask, and adapt proactively in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in payroll processing procedures, data analysis, and reporting is essential, as is proficiency in MS Office and other applicable software. The ideal candidate will bring critical thinking and analytical skills, operate effectively both independently and within a team, and consistently model professionalism, courtesy, confidentiality and meticulous recordkeeping.

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: Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which may require this position to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. All applicants must 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. However, the use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant unless the position requires driving a company vehicle. The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino. Job descriptions are intended to present a brief summary of the position and the description is not intended to list all of the duties performed within the job.

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