Accountant

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties

• Performs daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end general accounting and internal and external reporting
• Prepares month-end and miscellaneous journal entries
• Adheres to departmental month-end closing schedule
• Assists with capital expenditures
• Performs periodic physical inventories and related inventory control procedures
• Coordinates with the Financial Controller and all operating departments the annual reconciliation of 1099 information and preparation of the documents.
• Responsible for substantiation of assigned general ledger account balances through account analysis including the reconciliation of subsidiary information
• Performs special projects as assigned
• Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions.
• Able to work at a computer terminal throughout the assigned shift and sit for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, reach, carry, stand, and maneuver up and down stairs.
• Able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to operate the following equipment: computer, printer, copier, 10 key adding machine, and telephone.
• Accounting or Finance related degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience.
• Knowledge of account reconciliation and general ledger required
• Casino accounting experience preferred.
• Accounting experience and ability to reconcile daily work and experience with month-end close process are required.
• Candidate must be a self-starter with strong analytical skills and can work independently.
• Must have experience (intermediate level) with MS Excel/Word/Access and 10-key.
• Must be organized and can handle daily deadlines as required.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Detail orientated and ability to multi-task.
• High degree of analytical problem solving. Experience with Word, Excel, and Access.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with others.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Candidate should be customer service oriented with good communication skills.
• Experience with query-based tools, systems, and networks preferred
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of Infinium a plus.
• Previous accounting experience in a hotel/casino environment preferred.

Hourly Rate: $23.00 per hour