Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

It is the primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant to perform varied accounting functions to include assisting with preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and established company policies, preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and perform ad-hoc accounting projects as requested by management. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles.

The day-to-day:

• Record transactional activity timely and accurately in the general ledger
• Evaluate and implement internal controls so that processes are operating effectively
• Provide necessary reporting on financial data, ensuring all requested reporting (ad-hoc and routine) are completed in a timely manner and contain accurate information
• Ensure proper planning and resource availability for assigned projects; develop, design, measure, and ensure analytical and control activities are operating effectively with the department; Supervise projects according to plans
• Participate in project implementation for systems and/or processes related to the corporate department initiated by other departments and/or by the department to ensure that requirements are met and/or work efficiently enhanced
• Ensure accounting records and practices adhere to GAAP and MGM Resorts International Operations accounting policies and remain standard across all business units
• Supervise the allocation of resources, performance, and any competing requirements to meet internal customer expectations, Service Level Agreement performance thereby enabling achievement of business case benefits realization
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international regulatory requirements including SOX, gaming regulations, minimum internal control requirements, IRS, anti-money laundering laws and internal control requirements
• Lead, drive, communicate and be accountable for corporate strategies that deliver high quality, cost effective and value support services across MGM Resorts International
• Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction

The ideal candidate:

• Has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• Have 3+ years of prior relevant experience in Auditing or Accounting
• Experience in working with all levels of management, including executives and consulting with key business stakeholders - Preferred
• Experience pulling financial reports and utilizing them to make recommendations and decisions based on financial data - Preferred
• Experience preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliations - Preferred
• Experience with monthly and quarterly financial reporting including P&L review - Preferred
• Have 2+ years gaming industry experience - Preferred
• Previous knowledge and experience with MGM Resorts International gaming and financial systems (Tandem, CMS, MachineAccounting, CBS, Bravo Poker, XpertX, Mlife, Showcase Strategy, Cognos Finance, Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle EPM Cloud) - Preferred
• Previous knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) - Preferred
• Bilingual, English as the primary or secondary language - Preferred
• Previous experience working in a similar corporate setting - Preferred

The perks & benefits:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community