Staff Accountant

APACHE CASINO HOTEL•Lawton, OK

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will support the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance in carrying out department responsibilities. This role involves preparing reports related to casino business activity and financial position, including income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations. The position is responsible for monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, preparing documentation for and coordinating various audits, and preparing reports required by regulatory agencies. The Staff Accountant will also prepare accounting-related entries to numerous registers, journals, and logs, follow established accounting processes, and perform other related duties and projects as assigned. Regular attendance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a minimum of three years progressively responsible accounting and/or finance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger account reconciliation and capital budgeting, with knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements and laws and regulations relating to applicable financial operations, and a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to interpret and understand gaming regulatory requirements.
Experience with payroll information management and support systems preferred.
Experience with and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
Strong customer service orientation.
Robust computer skills which include effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Excel skills to analyze and manipulate data, customize the work area, use advanced functions, and use personalized toolbars.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Gaming Commission license and pass a background check and drug-screening test.
Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Gaming experience preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with Great Plains software a plus.

Responsibilities

Portray a positive attitude under all circumstances, understand and represent the core values of Apache Casino Hotel and live the mission of always providing exceptional service.
Work effectively with peers, team members and regulatory agency personnel.
Ensure financial activities comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and controls applicable to Apache Casino Hotel operations including, but not limited to, NIGC, MICS, State Compact, Tribal Gaming Commission, etc.
Support the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance in carrying out department responsibilities.
Prepare reports related to casino business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
Responsible for monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
Prepare documentation and coordinate various audits; prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
Prepare accounting-related entries to numerous registers, journals, and logs.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Follow Apache Casino Hotel’s established accounting processes.
Regular attendance is required.