Accounting Manager

Fort Sill Apache Companies • Lawton, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for developing and mentoring FSA Tribal Members within their department, portraying a positive attitude, and representing the core values of Apache Casino Hotel by providing exceptional service. This role provides leadership direction, oversees functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue audit, and general ledger. The manager will recommend economic strategies, participate in financial reviews, assist with managing property cash flows, and provide training on the payroll system. A key aspect of this role is ensuring all financial activities comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and controls of the Tribe, NIGC MICS, State Compact, Tribal Gaming Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The position also involves coordinating audits, preparing regulatory reports, implementing month-end closing processes, determining work procedures, maintaining team member records, assigning duties, studying procedures for efficiency, maintaining harmony among team members, and promoting a FUN, efficient, team-oriented environment. Regular attendance and compliance with the Eye, Hi, Goodbye program are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minimum of five years accounting/finance management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP standards.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of general ledger management and account reconciliation.
• Knowledge of applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations relating to payroll.
• Proven record of working effectively with peers, co-workers, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Strong computer skills including effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with a high level of Excel skills.
• Experience with and/or ability to learn timekeeping and payroll system software program(s).
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Effective leadership skills and outstanding customer service orientation.
• Ability to operate various types of office equipment including, but not limited to personal computers, printers, 10-key adding machines, copy machines, facsimile machines, telephones, typewriters, and check printing systems.
• Must pass a background check and drug-screening test and obtain a gaming license.

Nice To Haves

• Great Plains accounting system and FRx Report writer is a plus.
• Knowledge of gaming regulatory requirements including NIGC, MICS and Oklahoma State Compact is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Mentor FSA Tribal Members within your department.
• Provide leadership direction as assigned in accordance with the casino organizational structure.
• Oversee and perform functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue audit and general ledger.
• Recommend economic strategies, objectives, and policies for the casino, to management.
• Participate in monthly business planning sessions and financial reviews as needed.
• Assist with managing property cash flows.
• Provide assistance and training to team members using the time keeping and payroll system.
• Ensure all financial activities throughout property follow the applicable laws, rules, regulations and controls of the Tribe, NIGC MICS, State Compact, Tribal Gaming Commission, and other applicable regulatory authorities.
• Assist with coordination of various audits for property.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies as assigned.
• Implement and maintain month-end closing process for general ledger.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Maintain required team member attendance records, contact sheets, and other necessary documentation.
• Assigns duties orally and in writing, and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Maintain harmony among team members and resolve grievances.
• Promote a FUN, efficient, team-oriented environment.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by reporting supervisor.
• Understand and comply with the Eye, Hi, Goodbye program.
• Regular attendance is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager