Senior Staff Accountant

Fort Sill Apache Companies • Lawton, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Manager and Financial Controller/Director of Finance with accounting responsibilities for Apache Casino Hotel, Warm Springs Casino, Apache Markets, and Chiricahua Apache Plaza. The role ensures financial activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and controls, including NIGC, MICS, State Compact, and Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission requirements. It also provides accounting and financial research, supports audits and regulatory reporting, and helps oversee the work of other staff accountants.

The position requires following established accounting processes and casino policies, maintaining regular attendance and professional appearance, and delivering strong service to guests and team members. The Senior Staff Accountant is expected to demonstrate accuracy, ethical conduct, adaptability, teamwork, calmness under pressure, and the ability to maintain high standards while meeting deadlines. Other related duties and projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 4 years of casino accounting experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger account reconciliation.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements and laws and regulations relating to financial operations.
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to interpret and understand gaming regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership skills and strong customer service orientation.
• Strong computer skills, including effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and advanced Excel skills for analyzing and manipulating data, customizing work areas, using advanced functions, and using personalized toolbars.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug-screening test.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and routine work.
• Ability to present information clearly, read and interpret complex information, and actively listen and communicate with guests and team members.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during stressful situations and maintain high standards under pressing deadlines.
• Ability to use tact, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment.
• Ability to adapt to different communication styles, cultures, values, and backgrounds; build rapport and long-term relationships based on trust.
• Ability to work closely with other departments, support group decisions, share credit, and promote a friendly team environment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds and performing occasional standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

• Gaming experience is preferred.
• Experience with payroll information management and support systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Great Plains software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Manager and Financial Controller/Director of Finance in carrying out department responsibilities for Apache Casino Hotel, Warm Springs Casino, Apache Markets, and Chiricahua Apache Plaza.
• Ensure financial activities comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and controls, including NIGC, MICS, State Compact, and Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission requirements.
• Reconcile inventory assets for Apache Casino Hotel, Warm Springs Casino, Apache Markets, and Chiricahua Apache Plaza.
• Research and interpret data to answer accounting and financial questions.
• Oversee and assist other staff accountants to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Direct and complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare audit documentation and coordinate various audits.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Prepare accounting-related entries to registers, journals, and logs.
• Follow Apache Casino Hotel’s established accounting processes and applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance, including complying with applicable uniform requirements.
• Comply with the Eye, Hi, Goodbye program.
• Operate department equipment, such as computers, printers, copy machines, fax machines, and telephones.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior