Fixed Assets Accountant

Gila River Resorts & Casinos•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Fixed Assets Accountant maintains accurate and complete records of the organization’s fixed assets and property in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. The position serves as the primary record keeper of the fixed asset system and is responsible for asset additions, transfers, dispositions, tagging, capitalization, reconciliations, physical verification and inventory, and reporting. The role works closely with Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Information Technology, Facilities, Operations, and other departments to ensure assets are properly recorded, tracked, safeguarded, and reported throughout their lifecycle. The position has no current supervisory responsibilities. The employee may also perform other accounting duties, analyses, special projects, and job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience.
Excellent customer service skills and strong telephone etiquette.
Self-starter able to follow up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and gain the cooperation of employees and fellow staff members.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Possess, or be able to acquire within one year, in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of relevant Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules, including NIGC, MICS, the State Gaming Compact between the Gila River Indian Community and the State of Arizona, the Gila River Indian Community-Tribal Gaming Ordinance, and GRGE Gaming Internal Control Standards.
Proficiency using a 10-key calculator by touch, personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite software, email, and enterprise-specific programs.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting, pushing, or moving of up to 50 pounds and operating a pallet jack to move heavy equipment.
Must be able to work in a smoking environment and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment.
Gaming Facility employees must obtain required certification or licensure for continued employment; the certification process includes a full background check.

Responsibilities

Maintain and administer fixed asset records and the fixed asset recordation system, including asset additions, transfers, and dispositions, ensuring asset information is accurate, complete, and current.
Review invoices, purchase documentation, and supporting records to identify expenditures that meet capitalization thresholds and fixed asset policies.
Periodically review applicable General Ledger accounts and transactions to identify qualifying expenditures not recorded as fixed assets, and coordinate capitalization and accounting entries.
Reconcile the fixed asset recordation system to the General Ledger, maintain supporting documentation, investigate differences, and coordinate corrections.
Coordinate and conduct periodic physical inventories at casino locations, enterprise departments, and other operating locations, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Provide departments with listings of assets assigned to their custody and follow up to verify asset existence, location, condition, tagging, transfers, disposal, and responsible custodian.
Tag and identify capital assets and ensure asset tags are appropriately assigned and maintained.
Review and process Asset Disposition Request forms in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Handle and process heavy assets and operate pallet jacks and other lifting equipment as needed.
Coordinate with appropriate departments and the Gila River Community regarding potential asset reuse or transfer before disposal.
Coordinate disposition of unneeded assets through approved third-party asset disposition companies or other authorized processes.
Review asset records for completeness and accuracy and identify assets requiring reclassification, transfer, impairment review, or disposal.
Prepare periodic fixed asset reports, schedules, reconciliations, and analyses for Accounting, Finance, management, auditors, and other authorized departments.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities related to fixed assets and other accounting processes.
Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, supporting documentation, reconciliation information, and other requested records.
Perform other accounting duties, analyses, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.