Senior G/L Accountant

Mohegan•Uncasville, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Financial Accounting Manager with the preparation and distribution of daily and monthly financial reports.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting
Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
Three years of experience in Accounting, including journal entry preparation, account analysis and financial reporting
Understanding of GAAP
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals as it relates to Mohegan Sun
Building and maintaining financial reports
Company consolidations and capital budgeting
Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting software
Knowledge of department policies and procedures
Must be HIPAA certified
Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

Responsibilities

Prepares and records journal entries in facilitation of the monthly closing of the general ledger
Performs account reconciliations and analysis of key financial information
Prepares and distributes daily and monthly financial reports
Prepares forecasts of various revenue and expenses
Coordinates and facilitates the monthly closing of the general ledger
Ensures financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with SOX
Assists with external and internal audits as well as other assignments
Assists with staff training
Assists in coordinating departmental objectives with subordinate staff in ensuring departmental deadlines and objectives are met
Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)