JEI - Corporate Payroll Specialist

Overview

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

Corporate Payroll Specialist for our corporate office in Lakewood. If you are seeking an opportunity where your contributions and skills will be both valued and your ability to influence change will be immediate, we would love to speak with you.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• 48 Hours of Paid Sick Leave available immediately and renews annually
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Matching 401K program after 90 days

• Process biweekly payrolls accurately in UKG, ensuring all employee data, hours, and calculations are correct
• Accurately enter and confirm payroll data received from properties prior to payroll processing
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll data related to new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposits, tax with holdings, and deductions
• Process final and manual checks in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Process off cycle payroll runs when required
• Provide back-up support for all payroll cycles as required
• Monitor missed punches, unapproved time, and timecard exceptions and follow up with managers
• Review and validate timecards to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Audit timekeeping data for accuracy and policy compliance
• Support managers with timekeeping questions and system navigation
• Review time off balances weekly and process adjustments as needed
• Calculate and enter retroactive pay adjustments, including WAOT calculations
• Manage wage garnishments, tax levies, court ordered support payments, and payroll advances in compliance with legal and company requirements
• Respond to garnishment interrogatories accurately and within required time frames
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all payroll records and sensitive employee information
• Review personnel records entered by the HRIS team to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Audit and reconcile payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Follow internal controls and audit procedures
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining and providing required payroll documentation
• Stay current on payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour rules, and company policies to ensure ongoing compliance
• Upload payroll related forms and documentation to employee profiles in UKG
• Assist with system testing during UKG upgrades, patches, or configuration changes
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records
• Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 audits, preparation, and distribution
• Provide timely, professional support to employees and managers regarding payroll questions, discrepancies, and policies
• Provide employees with copies of pay stubs, W 2s, or other payroll documents upon request (following verification procedures)
• Maintain clear and effective communication with staff, management, and cross functional departments
• Respond promptly to payroll related inquiries
• Attend mandatory payroll training as scheduled

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Work Experience
• 1–2 years of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
• Experience with UKG or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred
• Must be literate and fluent in English
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States