Accountant General Ledger
About this role
Company 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
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
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.
Company at a glance
Founded in 1975 in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is one of America’s largest and most respected casino entertainment companies. We operate 27 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states, manage a tribal casino in northern California, and own and operate Boyd Interactive, a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business. We have a long and established track record of creating substantial value for our shareholders through our diversified business portfolio, successful growth investments, and ongoing program to return capital to our shareholders.
Realizing the essential role our team members play in our success, Boyd is committed to being an employer of choice – creating a unique workplace culture where our 16,000 team members feel welcome, valued and respected. As a result, we have one of the longest-tenured workforces in our industry, with team members averaging nearly 8 years of service with Boyd on a Companywide basis.
We also recognize that our success is built upon thriving communities, and we are deeply committed to investing in the well-being of the communities we call home. Through a Companywide initiative called Caring the Boyd Way, Boyd strives to reduce our impact on the environment; enhance the lives of our team members and guests; provide financial support to non-profit organizations serving our communities; and uphold good corporate governance.
We are proud to have been recognized as an industry leader by numerous national publications, including Time magazine’s “America’s Best Companies” and Newsweek’s “America’s Most Responsible Companies,” “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” and “America’s Most Charitable Companies.” Building on our 51-year legacy, we look forward to further success and growth in the years ahead, as we continue to create shareholder value while positively impacting our stakeholders and the communities we call home.
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