Staff Accountant, Finance (Caesars New Orleans)

The Staff Accountant is responsible for financial accounting, including month end close process, reconciliations and assisting property operations with their research questions.

• Assists in performing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes to properly record and classify financial transactions.
• Assists Finance Leader with requests regarding financial transactions impacting their departments.
• Analyzes and research various books and records
• Develops and implements best practices in all areas of Property Accounting.
• Ensures compliance with existing and established accounting controls as well as company policies and procedures pertaining to GAAP.
• Assists in all aspects of internal and external audit reviews.
• Ensure that all accounting and financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist with or leading special projects as requested
• Continuous process improvement within areas of responsibility or assisting other departments with improvement projects
• Verifies the accuracy of information transmitted to the financial reporting system.
• Support the maintenance and recording of activity related to fixed assets and construction-in-progress.
• Be flexible in working shifts and break times.
• Acts as a role model and presents oneself as a credit to Caesars and encourages others to do the same.
• Adheres to all department and company policies and procedures.
• Performs all related duties as assigned
• Four year college graduate with a major in Accounting or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 year of accounting or related experience; Fixed assets/construction accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently when necessary;
• Understanding of SOX 404 and GAAP.
• Ability to identify changes in the business environment and make changes to control framework.
• Knowledge of computer software; MS Excel and Access, LMS, Infinium.
• Familiarity of state regulations
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to continuously maneuver around office, effectively work at a desk and respond to written and aural cues.
• Must have the manual dexterity to operate the computer and other necessary office equipment.
• Must be able to respond calmly to demands of internal customers and work in pressure situations. Must be able to work independently.
• Must be self-motivated and able to handle more than one function at a time by being well organized.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

GAMING PERMIT: Non-key