Specialist Accounts Payable

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Performs day to day processing of accounts payable transactions in connection with the operation.   Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met.  Ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance Service Level Agreements (SLA's). Review reports to create payment in accordance with departmental guidelines. Validate that payments are being made within the company guidelines. Deliver dependable customer service to both the vendors as well as Boyd employees. Provide additional support to the department as requested.

• Team Playing:  Team player demonstrated by a willingness to work with the team to achieve common goals.
• Production:  Proactive self-starter who get things done, usually without being told or reminded.
• Innovative:  Ability to utilize logic, imagination and context to create intelligent solutions.
• Intellectual Curiosity:  Passionately engaged in learning by asking questions and actively seeking out answers.
• Commitment to Excellence:  Demonstrates ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes over time or all at once.
• Ethics: Demonstrates integrity and exercises discretion in handling confidential information.
• Customer Service:  Demonstrates excellent guest service by building cooperative, helpful relationships with other teams in order to work most effectively.
• All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Match vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents, verify that all documentation is accurate and in accordance with all accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of interface of Coupa and Workday.
• Coordinates to receive missing vendor information and resolve variances.
• Ensure that payment is in accordance with vendor terms and all available discounts are captured.
• Verify, calculate, and accrue tax as applicable within all the jurisdiction where we do business.
• Communicates problems or discrepancies to supervisor/management in a timely and efficient manner.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures.
• Performs all other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounts payable required.
• Must have beginner level skills with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, basic office equipment, and 10-key by touch.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, accounting practices and theories.
• Working knowledge of state specific regulatory requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (in English) and demonstrates ability to resolve all situations in a professional manner. 
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize based on urgency and work through high volume and stressful time periods.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.

PREFERRED:

• Previous knowledge and experience with financial systems (Coupa, and Workday).
• Previous experience working in a similar casino resort or Financial Shared Services Center setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent.
• APS certification (Accredited Payable Specialist).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.