Senior Accountant

Gun Lake Tribal Gaming•Wayland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities include acting in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. Primary responsibilities include general accounting including preparing journal entries, account reconciliation, month end close as well as documenting and evaluating current procedures. Demonstrates initiative in understanding process flows and controls. This position requires close coordination with the Director, Manager, Accounting department, Operations, Internal and External auditors.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years of age.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, Accounting GL Software.
Strong organizational skills.
Detail-oriented, innovative, flexible, task-oriented, and can work independently with minimal direction.
Good decision-making abilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Management in both written and verbal form.
Effective interdepartmental communication and coordination.
Strong technical accounting skills.
Must hold or be able to obtain a gaming license through the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission.
Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color, and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
Must have the manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, run, and climb stairs for the duration of shift.
Must have the ability to access all properties and areas.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without assistance.
Ability to read, write, and input data into the computer.
Ability to stoop, crouch and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
Six (6) years of Accounting/Financial experience or related degree preferred.
Gaming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for always practicing, supporting, and promoting Gun Lake Casino Resort’s Four Diamond Standards.
Maintain a high level of personal integrity on and off duty.
Practice teamwork, support fellow Team Members, and create an energized, positive, team-oriented work environment.
Interact with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner and handle all Guest opportunities.
Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with Guests, Team Members, and Management.
Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards.
Maintain GAAP accrual general ledgers.
Prepare and process monthly journal entries, produce schedules, analyze results, and communicate concerns to management.
Reconcile general ledger accounts. Prepares appropriate spreadsheets and verifies balances to computerized system reports.
Assist with the preparation of month-end financial statements, including preliminary review of financials.
Responsible for the preparation of reports provided to management.
Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
Assists with quarterly and annual tax filings.
Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required.
Assist in compliance responsibilities of the department to ensure the Casino remains in compliance with SICs and best business practices.