Payroll Analyst

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.

Responsible for the supervision of the Financial Shared Service Department and professional development of Staff and ensuring the collecting, processing and recording of company’s payroll in an accurate manner.  Responsible for ensuring that the compiling, analyzing, maintaining and reporting accurate financial data is adhered to in accordance with SOX, regulatory requirements and internal controls standards.

• 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
• Ethics:  Demonstrates integrity and exercises discretion in handling confidential information.

• Perform daily payroll department operations
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
• Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc)
• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
• Process manual check and relocation metric’s
• Update and reconcile monthly bank statements
• Research and email appropriate audience of file issues
• Respond to employee tickets
• All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls
• Evaluate new technology opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Liaise with internal, external and government audit agencies
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Communicate problems or discrepancies to management in a timely and efficient manner.
• 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.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent.
• Previous knowledge of IRS, Payroll and Nevada taxes a plus
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, basic office equipment, and 10-key.
• 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.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. 
• Must possess an in depth knowledge of internal and accounting control procedures of gaming operations.
• 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.

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.