General Ledger Accountant presso Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

SUMMARY

The Accountant – General Ledger is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compliant financial documents.  Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, they will be responsible for all aspects of the full-cycle month-end closing and preparing journal entries to post to the general ledger.  The Accountant – General Ledger will ensure completeness and accuracy of GL statements and related accounting activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Prepare, make, and/or review journal entries pertaining to gaming and non-gaming operations into the general ledger system

·         Prepare, analyze, and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports related to gaming and non-gaming operations.

·         Collaborate with other members of the Finance department and with staff members of other departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of procedures related to financial data maintenance.

·         Assist with preparation of month-end financial statements, balance sheet account reconciliations, and audit work papers.

·         Attend and participate in meetings to be informed of new rules, regulations and procedures and to discuss scheduling and/or other concerns of the Hotel and/or department.

·         Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

·         Understanding of the accounting process and technical systems involved.

·         Determine alternative solutions to problems, evaluate courses of action and reach sound, non-judgmental management decisions.

·         Possess a strong attention to detail and engaging presentation skills.

·         Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook.

·         Expertise of Excel.

·         Ability of simple reading, writing, math, and complex task completion skills is required.

·         Must have the following skills: clerical, compiling, coordination, analyzing, instructing, following instructions, influencing others, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making.

·         Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate.

·         Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.

·         Minimum 1 year of experience in casino accounting or any combination of education, training, or experience listed that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

·         Exposure to General Ledger Accounting is preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

·         Must be able to maintain appropriate Gaming License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·         While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly sitting and occasionally standing, walking, reaching overhead, and bending over during the duration of their shift.

·         Must be able to lift/carry 25lbs or less occasionally.

·         The team member will constantly have repetitive use of both hands and require occasional light grasping motions. Finger dexterity of both hands will be constantly required.

·         Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision.

·         The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·         Work performed indoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others on extended shifts around computer equipment.

·         The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

·         Team Member may be exposed to secondhand smoke. 

·         Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.