Staff Accountant - WarHorse Gaming, LLC (Omaha)

Staff Accountant

Location: Omaha, NE Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Compensation: Pay Based on Experience (BOE)

Join the WarHorse Gaming Team

WarHorse Gaming is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Omaha, Nebraska. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial records, supporting month-end close activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a fast-paced gaming and hospitality environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Practice, support, and uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of WarHorse Gaming.
• Reconcile bank statements and assigned balance sheet accounts accurately and timely.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting activities.
• Analyze accounting transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, depreciation schedules, and other financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost center reporting initiatives.
• Serve as backup for Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, expense reporting, vendor payments, and year-end 1099 reporting.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and auditor requests.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Participate in special projects and additional assignments as requested by management.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with accounting ERP systems.
• Ability to secure and maintain a Nebraska Gaming License.

Preferred

• Accounting experience within a casino, gaming, hospitality, or hotel environment.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise accounting software.

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to supporting cross-functional business teams.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Benefits

• Federal Employees Medical Coverage
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Immediate Vesting and Company Match
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Accountability
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Commitment to Culture
• Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
• Goal Orientation
• Initiative

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based within a casino environment and may involve occasional exposure to secondhand smoke. Limited local travel may be required, with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work based on business needs.

Licensing Requirements

• Nebraska Gaming License (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Please note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.