STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all accounting activities are performed accurately and efficiently, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the Gaming Commission, Federal and State Tax Commissions, and established policies, procedures and controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a list of the main duties/responsibilities. However, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.

• Draw together data from various systems to create and distribute reports used by executive level management in business decision making.
• Coordinate, schedule and assist Management in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts from actual and estimated figures based on business trends.
• Reviews slot and table game statistics as well as non-gaming activity; investigating and documenting any variances outside threshold set by management and regulations.
• Monitors revenue and expenses; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures.
• Review and post daily and month end journal entries into the accounting software.
• Assists with preparation of all documents requested by internal and external auditors.
• Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Controller and accounting staff on a daily basis by ongoing communication and consultation.
• Performs monthly accounting duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, approved policies and procedures, NIGC MICS, Commission TICS, and accounting department reporting standards.
• Assists in month end inventory counts within all departments and/or clients.
• May be required to work holidays, weekends, and evenings to meet deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Promotes the following within the department and among all employees:

• Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.

• Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.

• Instills an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.

• Retains employees through involvement in employee training and development.

• Explains why we do things, in advance of doing them.