Payroll Analyst

Boyd Gaming•Las Vegas, NV

21h

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst retrieves information from payroll systems by generating standard and ad hoc reports and helps ensure compliance with SOX, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. The role coordinates with IT, Payroll, Finance, and HR to support timely and accurate information flow. It assesses Payroll department system needs and recommends business process or system enhancements to the Payroll Manager, documenting solutions and supporting continuous improvement. The analyst develops and analyzes payroll data using system functionality, spreadsheets, and databases; performs regular audits of system data and reports; and ensures system processes follow established schedules and procedures. The position tracks issues affecting payroll accuracy, supports payroll audits and quarterly and year-end reconciliations, and serves as a Payroll contact for system updates, upgrades, conversions, and reporting. The role also develops, tests, maintains, and implements software and automation, including installing, customizing, and integrating automation independently. Responsibilities include evaluating technology for process improvement, designing and implementing unit and scenario tests, contributing to root-cause analysis and code reviews, and liaising with audit agencies when relevant to automation and controls. The analyst communicates discrepancies to management, supports internal customers in resolving issues, promotes effective relationships and operational processes, follows safety procedures, and performs other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent.
Knowledge of analysis, general programming, software design, debugging, and documentation.
Knowledge of software development fundamentals, processes, and requirements.
Understanding of change management, including participation in solutions requiring substantial changes to 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 skills.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with business contacts.
Initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong team-player approach, direct communication, and solution orientation.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Availability 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 necessary certifications and/or licenses.
Creativity and latitude in carrying out the work.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop complex software to satisfy design objectives.
Creativity and latitude in carrying out the work.

Responsibilities

Generate standard and 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 solutions using materials such as documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and code comments.
Develop and analyze payroll data using system functionality, spreadsheets, and other databases as appropriate.
Drive continuous improvement processes.
Perform regular audits to verify complete and accurate system data and reports issued to 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 company departments and external parties on system updates, 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.
Maintain quality production software and evaluate technology opportunities for continuous process improvement.
Design, develop, and implement unit and scenario testing for existing code and new functionality.
Work with experienced team members on root-cause analysis, code reviews, 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 among the department, operating property, and other departments, and support effective operational processes.
Perform all functions with integrity and follow safety procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.