Payroll Analyst

Boyd Gaming Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a Payroll Systems Analyst to retrieve payroll data, generate standard and ad hoc reports, and ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls. The role collaborates with IT, Payroll, Finance and HR to optimize data flow and implement system enhancements.

You will document solutions and support automation initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent.
• Proven ability to analyze data and design improvements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into system changes.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve information from payroll systems by generating standard reports and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure SOX, regulatory requirements and internal controls standards are followed with process improvements.
• Coordinate with IT, Payroll, Finance and HR to ensure timely data flow.
• Assess system needs of Payroll and recommend enhancements to the Payroll Manager.
• Document and demonstrate solutions with documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and code comments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Ethics & integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent

Job 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

Responsible for information retrieval from all payroll systems by generatingstandard reports and development of ad hoc reports. Ensure SOX, regulatoryrequirements and internal controls standards are adhered to with the design ofprocess improvements. Coordinate activities with IT, Payroll, Finance and HR toensure timely and accurate flow of information. o Proactively assesses thesystem needs of the Payroll department and identifies, analyzes, andrecommends business process and/or system enhancements to the PayrollManager. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developingdocumentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments andclear code.

• Innovative: Looks at issues from a fresh viewpoint and adapts to thechanges 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 andaccurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decision; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects andresearches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data;designs work flows and procedures
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeksincreased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks;
• looks for and takes advance of opportunities; as for and offers help whenneeded
• Ethics: Demonstrates integrity and exercises discretion in handlingconfidential information.
• Provide support in the development and analysis of payroll data usingsystem functionality, spreadsheets and other databases whereappropriate, and drive continuous improvement process.
• Performs regular audits to ensure the availability of complete and accuratesystem data and reports issued to individuals and members of the BKEP
• management team.
• Responsible for ensuring system processes are operating according toestablished schedules and procedures.
• Maintain reports that track openissues which affect payroll processing accuracy.
• Serve as Payroll contact with various departments throughout thecompany, and external to the company for activities including systemupdates, 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 maintainingthem
• Evaluate new technology opportunities for continuous processimprovement
• Design, develop and implement unit and scenario testing for existing codebase and for new functionality under development
• Work with experienced team member to conduct root cause analysis ofissues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing
• Liaise with internal, external audit agencies when applicable to automationand 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 andefficient manner
• Provide comprehensive support to internal customers and achieveresolution to outstanding problems or issues
• To promote an effective relationship between the department, theoperating property, other departments and to ensure effective operationalprocesses.
• 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, Finance, Business Management orequivalent.
• Certain degree of creativity and latitude required
• Analysis, general programming skills, software design, debugging anddocumentation
• Software development fundamentals, process and requirements
• Clear understanding of change management abilities. This should includeparticipating in the development of solutions which require comprehensiveshifts in operational practices.
• Proven decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and public presentation communication skills anddemonstrate 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, stride 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 andoral forms.
• Able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.

PREFERRED:

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

Additional Information

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.

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.