Staff Accountant

## Staff AccountantApply: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R-101411**About Us**Fairmount Park Casino & Racing – where 100 years of heart-pounding horse racing meets exciting casino action! Whether you're cheering from the grandstand, trying your luck on the gaming floor, or enjoying a day out with friends, Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing is all about delivering fun, thrills, and unforgettable memories. From live racing tradition to modern entertainment, there's always something exciting happening at Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing!**Job Description:**As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for executing various accounting procedures, including but not limited to month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries. In addition, you will provide essential analytical and organizational skills to support the accounting team best.## Responsibilities:• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files • Prepare monthly account reconciliations • Assist in preparing the monthly budget and actual analysis • Prepare consolidated monthly financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system • Utilize the consolidated data to prepare footnote information for the 10Q and 10K • Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data, including working with external auditors and subsidiary accounting departments • Implement accounting policies, including SOX narratives and flowcharts • Perform other duties as assigned**Qualifications:** • Must be 21 years of age or older • Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board • Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance or accounting • Must have more than three years of experience in accounting or a related field • Public Accounting Certification (CPA) is preferred • Must have strong mathematical and analytical skills • Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite**Physical Demands & Work Environment:**• Frequently required to lift up to a maximum of 30 pounds • Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard • The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.**Base Pay Range:**$60,000 - $65,000*This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.**Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.*Fairmount Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr