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Accountant - General Ledger - Full Time
Meruelo Group
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino · NV · us
Full-time
1d ago
71%
Strong
Job description
SUMMARY The Accountant – General Ledger is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compliant financial documents. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, they will be responsible for all aspects of the full-cycle month-end closing and preparing journal entries to post to the general ledger. The Accountant – General Ledger will ensure completeness and accuracy of GL statements and related accounting activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Prepare, make, and/or review journal entries pertaining to gaming and non-gaming operations into the general ledger system • Prepare, analyze, and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports related to gaming and non-gaming operations. • Collaborate with other members of the Finance department and with staff members of other departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of procedures related to financial data maintenance. • Assist with preparation of month-end financial statements, balance sheet account reconciliations, and audit work papers. • Attend and participate in meetings to be informed of new rules, regulations and procedures and to discuss scheduling and/or other concerns of the Hotel and/or department. • Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Understanding of the accounting process and technical systems involved. • Determine alternative solutions to problems, evaluate courses of action and reach sound, non-judgmental management decisions. • Possess a strong attention to detail and engaging presentation skills. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook. • Expertise of Excel. • Ability of simple reading, writing, math, and complex task completion skills is required. • Must have the following skills: clerical, compiling, coordination, analyzing, instructing, following instructions, influencing others, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making. • Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate. • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. • Minimum 1 year of experience in casino accounting or any combination of education, training, or experience listed that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Exposure to General Ledger Accounting is preferred. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES • Must be able to maintain appropriate Gaming License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly sitting and occasionally standing, walking, reaching overhead, and bending over during the duration of their shift. • Must be able to lift/carry 25lbs or less occasionally. • The team member will constantly have repetitive use of both hands and require occasional light grasping motions. Finger dexterity of both hands will be constantly required. • Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Work performed indoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others on extended shifts around computer equipment. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. • Team Member may be exposed to secondhand smoke. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.