General Ledger Accountant

Four Winds Casinos Career Site•New Buffalo, MI

About The Position

SUMMARY: Responsible for properly performing all financial activities related to the General Ledger Accounting activities of the Finance Department, in accordance with established policies, procedures and controls. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Reconciles all balance sheet accounts in a timely, effective manner. Prepares and distributes daily cash report. Enters information into the general ledger accounts journal. Balances fixed assets accounts. Prepares monthly financial analysis of general ledger accounts for Controller. Work with construction Project Management to post, track and report project activity. Prepare actual, budget and forecast of project spending reports for management. Facilitates the flow of information throughout the property, by attending regularly scheduled departmental meetings. Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental records and reports. 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. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area, or four to six years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in general ledger accounting, with concentration on balance sheet account reconciliation, fixed assets, financial analysis and spreadsheet creation, required.
Must be computer-literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
This position requires a Level 4 Gaming License.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.
Ability to write effective reports and memos.
Ability to respond to inquiries from employees or guests.
Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to interpret data from graphs.
Ability to apply common sense reasoning to variety of situations.
Ability to talk or hear.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Reconciles all balance sheet accounts in a timely, effective manner.
Prepares and distributes daily cash report.
Enters information into the general ledger accounts journal.
Balances fixed assets accounts.
Prepares monthly financial analysis of general ledger accounts for Controller.
Work with construction Project Management to post, track and report project activity.
Prepare actual, budget and forecast of project spending reports for management.
Facilitates the flow of information throughout the property, by attending regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental records and reports.
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.