Senior Accountant

Job TitlePosition Summary: The responsibilities include acting in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. Primary responsibilities include general accounting including preparing journal entries, account reconciliation, month end close as well as documenting and evaluating current procedures. Demonstrates initiative in understanding process flows and controls. This position requires close coordination with the Director, Manager, Accounting department, Operations, Internal and External auditors.About UsAt Gun Lake Casino Resort, every Team Member is an ambassador, essential to the success of our company and our culture. We expect that all Team Members take personal ownership in ensuring that everything they do is in the best interest of Gun Lake Casino Resort and embody the core values of the Seven Grandfather Teachings:Love: Love your brothers and sisters and share with them.Truth: Be true in everything you do. Be true to yourself and to your fellow Humans.Respect: You must give respect if you expect respect. Respect everyone, all persons, and all the things created.Bravery: To do what is right, even in the most difficult of times.Honesty: Be honest in every action and provide good feelings in your heart.Wisdom: We cherish knowledge; wisdom is used for the good of the people.Humility: Know that you are equal to everyone else, no better, no less.In This RoleResponsible for always practicing, supporting, and promoting Gun Lake Casino Resort's Four Diamond Standards. Maintain a high level of personal integrity on and off duty. Practice teamwork, support fellow Team Members, and create an energized, positive, team-oriented work environment. Interact with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner and handle all Guest opportunities. Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with Guests, Team Members, and Management. Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards. Maintain GAAP accrual general ledgers. Prepare and process monthly journal entries, produce schedules, analyze results, and communicate concerns to management. Reconcile general ledger accounts. Prepares appropriate spreadsheets and verifies balances to computerized system reports. Assist with the preparation of month-end financial statements, including preliminary review of financials. Responsible for the preparation of reports provided to management. Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits. Assists with quarterly and annual tax filings. Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required. Assist in compliance responsibilities of the department to ensure the Casino remains in compliance with SICs and best business practices.Essential QualificationsMust be 21+ years of age.Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance required. Experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.Six (6) years of Accounting/Financial experience or related degree preferred. Gaming experience preferred.Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, Accounting GL Software.Strong organizational skills. Detail-oriented, innovative, flexible, task-oriented, and can work independently with minimal direction.Good decision-making abilities.Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Management in both written and verbal form. Effective interdepartmental communication and coordination.Strong technical accounting skills.Flexible working hours and schedule required.Must hold or be able to obtain a gaming license through the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission.Physical RequirementsRequires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color, and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.Must have the manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment.Ability to sit, walk, stand, run, and climb stairs for the duration of shift.Must have the ability to access all properties and areas.Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without assistance.Ability to read, write, and input data into the computer.Ability to stoop, crouch and kneel.Work ConditionsWork is typically performed in an office environment. However, work may be conducted in the casino, which may be unusually hot, cold, and/or noisy and may contain second-hand smoke. Tasks may be required to be performed from a sitting or non-sitting position in a confined area. Team Members may be required to stand, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, and grasp.Disclaimer and Conditions of EmploymentThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires passing a criminal background investigation and drug test.Indian PreferenceThe Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians abides by Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority Reserves the RightGun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority reserves the right to change the job description as necessary.