Senior G/L Accountant

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition Summary:This position is responsible for assisting the Financial Accounting Manager with the preparation and distribution of daily and monthly financial reports.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:Prepares and records journal entries in facilitation of the monthly closing of the general ledgerPerforms account reconciliations and analysis of key financial informationPrepares and distributes daily and monthly financial reportsPrepares forecasts of various revenue and expensesCoordinates and facilitates the monthly closing of the general ledgerEnsures financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with SOXSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Assists with external and internal audits as well as other assignmentsAssists with staff trainingAssists in coordinating departmental objectives with subordinate staff in ensuring departmental deadlines and objectives are metComplies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)Minimum Education and Qualifications:Bachelors’ Degree in AccountingIntermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and OutlookThree years of experience in Accounting, including journal entry preparation, account analysis and financial reportingUnderstanding of GAAPCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skillsThorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals as it relates to Mohegan SunBuilding and maintaining financial reportsCompany consolidations and capital budgetingTraining Requirements:Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting softwareKnowledge of department policies and proceduresMust be HIPAA certified Physical Demands and Work Environment:Office work environment Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of timeMust be able to work various shifts and flexible hoursThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.Work Shift:RegularKnock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.SummaryLocation: Uncasville, CTType: Full time