Payroll Analyst

About Boyd Gaming Corporation

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for information retrieval from all payroll systems by generating standard reports and development of ad hoc reports.
• Ensure SOX, regulatory requirements and internal controls standards are adhered to with the design of process improvements.
• Coordinate activities with IT, Payroll, Finance and HR to ensure timely and accurate flow of information.
• Proactively assesses the system needs of the Payroll department and identifies, analyzes, and recommends business process and/or system enhancements to the Payroll Manager.
• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Provide support in the development and analysis of payroll data using system functionality, spreadsheets and other databases where appropriate, and drive continuous improvement process.
• Performs regular audits to ensure the availability of complete and accurate system data and reports issued to individuals and members of the BKEP management team.
• Responsible for ensuring system processes are operating according to established schedules and procedures.
• Maintain reports that track open issues which affect payroll processing accuracy.
• Serve as Payroll contact with various departments throughout the company, and external to the company for activities including system updates, upgrades, conversions, and reporting.
• Assist with payroll audits and quarterly and year-end reconciliations.
• Develop, test, maintain and implement new software and automation.
• Independently install, customize and integrate automation.
• Successful track record of developing quality productions and maintaining them.
• Evaluate new technology opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Design, develop and implement unit and scenario testing for existing code base and for new functionality under development.
• Work with experienced team member to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing.
• Liaise with internal, external audit agencies when applicable to automation and controls.
• Excellent analytical and time management skills.
• Identify automation needs and resolve complex technical design issues.
• Communicate problems or discrepancies to management in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide comprehensive support to internal customers and achieve resolution to outstanding problems or issues.
• To promote an effective relationship between the department, the operating property, other departments and to ensure effective operational processes.
• Perform all functions with the highest level of integrity.
• Observe and follow all safety procedures.
• Performs all other job-related duties as requested.

Core Competencies

• Innovative: Looks at issues from a fresh viewpoint and adapts to the changes created by the environment. Willing to take risk and explore the new, untested and unknown.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Judgement: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decision; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advance of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Ethics: Demonstrates integrity and exercises discretion in handling confidential information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent.
• Certain degree of creativity and latitude required.
• Analysis, general programming skills, software design, debugging and documentation.
• Software development fundamentals, process and requirements.
• Clear understanding of change management abilities. This should include participating in the development of solutions which require comprehensive shifts in operational practices.
• Proven decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and public presentation communication skills and demonstrate ability to resolve all situations in a professional manner.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Have initiative, strive for continuous improvement.
• Strong team player that has a direct approach and is solution oriented.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to effectively communicate and present in English, in both written and oral forms.
• Able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certain degree of creativity and latitude required.
• Ability to develop complex software to satisfy design objectives.
• Analysis, general programming skills, software design, debugging and documentation.
• Software development fundamentals, process and requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.