Payroll Analyst

Boyd Gaming•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst retrieves information from payroll systems by generating standard reports and developing ad hoc reports. The role ensures compliance with SOX, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards, while coordinating with IT, Payroll, Finance, and HR to maintain timely and accurate information flow. The analyst proactively evaluates Payroll department system needs and recommends business-process or system enhancements to the Payroll Manager, documenting solutions through materials such as flowcharts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and other documentation. The position supports payroll data development and analysis using system functionality, spreadsheets, and databases, and drives continuous improvement. It performs regular audits of system data and reports, ensures processes follow established schedules and procedures, tracks issues affecting payroll accuracy, and assists with payroll audits and quarterly and year-end reconciliations. The analyst also serves as a Payroll contact for internal and external departments on system updates, upgrades, conversions, and reporting. The role develops, tests, maintains, and implements software and automation; independently installs, customizes, and integrates automation; evaluates technology opportunities; and designs, develops, and implements unit and scenario testing. It works with experienced team members on root-cause analysis, code review, and testing, and liaises with internal and external audit agencies when relevant to automation and controls. The analyst identifies automation needs, resolves technical design issues, communicates discrepancies to management, and supports internal customers in resolving outstanding issues. The position is expected to promote effective relationships and operational processes, perform all functions with integrity, follow safety procedures, and carry out other job-related duties as requested. The role may involve varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent.
Creativity and latitude in carrying out responsibilities.
Analysis, general programming, software design, debugging, and documentation skills.
Understanding of software development fundamentals, processes, and requirements.
Understanding of change management, including participation in solutions requiring comprehensive shifts in operational practices.
Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and public-presentation communication skills, with the ability to resolve situations professionally.
Excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills for dealing effectively with business contacts.
Initiative and commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong team-player skills, with a direct and solution-oriented approach.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to communicate and present effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to obtain and maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.
Excellent analytical and time-management skills.
Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop complex software to satisfy design objectives.
Analysis, general programming, software design, debugging, and documentation skills.
Understanding of software development fundamentals, processes, and requirements.

Responsibilities

Generate standard payroll reports and develop ad hoc reports from payroll systems.
Ensure SOX, regulatory, and internal-control requirements are followed, including through process improvements.
Coordinate with IT, Payroll, Finance, and HR to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
Assess Payroll department system needs and recommend business-process or system enhancements to the Payroll Manager.
Document and demonstrate solutions using documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
Support the development and analysis of payroll data using system functionality, spreadsheets, and other databases, and drive continuous improvement.
Perform regular audits to ensure complete and accurate system data and reports for individuals and the BKEP management team.
Ensure system processes operate according to established schedules and procedures.
Maintain reports tracking open issues that affect payroll processing accuracy.
Serve as a Payroll contact for internal and external departments on system updates, upgrades, conversions, and reporting.
Assist with payroll audits and quarterly and year-end reconciliations.
Develop, test, maintain, and implement software and automation.
Install, customize, and integrate automation independently.
Evaluate new technology opportunities for continuous process improvement.
Design, develop, and implement unit and scenario tests for existing code and new functionality.
Work with experienced team members on root-cause analysis, code review, and unit testing.
Liaise with internal and external audit agencies when applicable to automation and controls.
Identify automation needs and resolve complex technical design issues.
Communicate problems or discrepancies to management in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide support to internal customers and resolve outstanding problems or issues.
Promote effective relationships between the department, operating property, and other departments, and support effective operational processes.
Perform duties with integrity and observe safety procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.