Accountant General Ledger

Boyd Gaming; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a diligent accounting professional to prepare GAAP-compliant journal entries and monthly reconciliations. You will reconcile cash activity, address financial statement questions from properties, and support the month-end close with accuracy and integrity.

The role requires strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, and the ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, basic office equipment, and 10-key.
• Ability to understand change management.
• Working knowledge of state specific laws and requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to resolve situations professionally.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong team player with a direct and solution-oriented approach.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays during month-end close.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to obtain/maintain necessary certifications and licenses.
• Ability to work independently and handle high volume and stressful periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile cash activity and prepare cash reports for Treasury.
• Investigate and resolve financial statement questions from properties.
• Ensure month-end close deadlines are met.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
• Maintain effective communication with internal customers and meet their requirements.
• Observe safety procedures and perform duties with integrity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Change management

State laws knowledge

English communication

Team player

Initiative

Independent work

Professional demeanor

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation (including revenue, AP accruals, payroll and fixed asset entries) in accordance with GAAP. Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. Reconcile cash activity throughout month. Team responsibility to meet gaming revenue audit Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to properties and other key stakeholders. Always strives to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to maximize services provided. The accountant is also responsible for ad-hoc tasks required by management including, but not limited to, research, analysis, and reconciliations.

Job Functions

• All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and procedures, state and local laws, and GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries for all accounts with supporting documentation (excluding revenue, AP accruals, payroll and fixed asset entries) in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile cash activity throughout month and prepare cash activity reports as needed for Treasury.
• Investigate and resolve financial statement questions from properties.
• Ensure all journal entries for month-end close are completed within company month-end close deadline.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks required by management including, but not limited to, research, analysis, and reconciliations.
• Promote, develop and maintain effective communication, interaction, and excellent relationship with internal customers, including ensuring their requirements are identified and consistently met.
• Perform all functions with the highest level of integrity.
• Observe and follow all safety procedures.
• Performs all other job related duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Must have intermediate level skills with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, basic office equipment, and 10-key.
• Ability to understand change management.
• Working knowledge of state specific laws and requirements.
• Good written and verbal 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 if needed, including weekends and holidays, particularly during month-end close periods.
• Able to effectively communicate and present in English, in both written and oral forms.
• Able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize based on urgency and work through high volume and stressful time periods.

PREFERRED:

• Previous knowledge and experience with Boyd Gaming Corporation financial systems (Lawson, Coupa).
• Previous experience working in a similar casino resort or Financial Shared Services Center setting.

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.