Accountant

Position Summary Under general supervision of the Finance Supervisor, the Accountant performs basic accounting functions such as account reconciliations, prepares journal entries, and assists with preparation of month end financial statements and year-end audit. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Monitors revenue and expenses; ensures compliance with reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures. Constructs and reviews routine spreadsheet applications, prepares financial data for input into finance systems, generates reports and performs calculations. Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records; assists in the development of budgets and financial reports. Prepares reports as necessary. Prepares, reviews, and processes budget, revenue and expense numbers, payroll, accruals, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and other account reconciliations. Coordinates and monitors data processing batches including suspense control, cash counts, and balancing. Monitors systems to ensure they are recording all revenue streams correctly. Maintains the players’ tax withholding database. Maintains Accounts Payables and Receivables account balances keeping accounts within the parameters/objectives set by upper management. Monitors direct billing for individual guests, corporations or convention/group clients, monitors Master Billing Accounts for group convention ensuring all options such as Rooms, Catering and Audio Visual are billed correctly. Reviews all deposits per contractual agreements with groups/conventions and catering are received as stated in agreement and processed through the system. Assists departments with cycle/monthly inventory counts. Assists with audits and prepares supporting documentation for the audit. Ensures strict confidentiality of financial records. Contributes to a team effort, maintains a positive working relationship with other departments and accomplishes related results as required, works with management and others on financial matters as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education And Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance with 3-5 years’ experience in general ledger accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license and to include the following: Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, And Certifications Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounted Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards. Knowledge and understanding of billing and collection concepts, policies and processes. Knowledge of purchasing process, cage management principles, and financial and accounting principles and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of computerized accounting systems. Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in English. Must demonstrate outstanding guest service at all times. Ability to set up and maintain financial accounts and ledgers. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction. Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers, gather data, compile information and prepare various reports including financial reports. Ability to analyze and solve problems and to work in a team environment. Ability to conform and meet monthly financial closing schedule. Skill in Excel, Word, inventory and accounting software, and accounting balancing and using a 10-key. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl and be able to reach out and pick-up and hold small objects. The team member frequently is required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The team member occasionally is required to sit; and talk or hear. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.Some work is performed in a casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a moderate noise level.Evenings, graveyards, holidays and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Source: Hospitality Online #J-18808-Ljbffr Desert Diamond Casino West Valley