Senior GL Accountant - Full Time

J W Marriott•Las Vegas, NV

3d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior GL Accountant is responsible for accurately recording accounting transactions and performing detailed account reconciliations for all general ledger companies in a timely manner, as well as seeking out and implementing process improvement and standardization. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in full cycle accounting
Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting required
Experience with general ledger accounting systems and the ability to import and export data to and from system applications
Advanced knowledge of preparation and review of general ledger account reconciliations
Familiar with monthly and quarterly financial reports including profit & loss review
Proficient with basic financial and analytical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including conditional formatting and advanced calculations/functions to interpret and create spreadsheets and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Able to work in a high stress fast paced environment managing multiple tasks, projects and personnel simultaneously
Highly developed organizational skills to function effectively while still maintaining attention to detail and meeting established deadlines
Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills
Able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, with impending deadlines and/or established timeframes
Able to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes and establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship
Strong team player that has a direct approach and is solution oriented.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid Nevada Gaming License
Valid Nevada Driver’s License
Effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms
Completes all required company trainings and compliance courses as assigned
Adheres to company standards and maintains compliance with all company and department policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Experience with Blackline account reconciliations and journals preferred
Previous experience with AS400 type accounting system preferable

Responsibilities

Prepare and review accurate journal entries to reflect proper accrual basis accounting transactions in the correct period and in accordance with a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Monitor and report on daily banking transactions
Analyze, record, and reconcile all account accruals with information supplied by various operating departments
Maintain fixed asset reporting and entries include fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and construction-in-process transactions and reconcile and prepare roll forwards
Ensure accuracy and completeness of fixed assets records including depreciation
Prepare and maintain monthly debt roll-forward, interest accruals, interest expenses, etc
Ensure proper balancing of all intercompany transactions between general ledger companies
Using Blackline, prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, prepaids, fixed asset, accruals, among others
Coordinate the month-end closing processes and ensure all entries are completed within close deadlines
Coordinate periodic financial, tax, compliance and other regulatory audits for audit firm and other regulatory agencies by preparing audit and related roll forward schedules
Prepare, review, and submit local and state taxes
Identify and correct errors by preparing and reviewing journal entries
Review posting of transactions interfaced from sub-systems into the general ledger
Generate financial reports as requested
Ensure internal controls are being maintained at all times and contribute to controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Search for ways to improve efficiency and assist with process improvement
Assist others on the accounting team with questions, processes and system requirements
Notify management of any issues or possible fraud
Maintain confidentiality of financial information
Perform other job-related duties as requested.