Staff Accountant

Shooting Star Casino, Hotels, & Event Center

11d • Onsite

About The Position

To support the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the
Finance/Accounting Department. To be responsible for daily activities regarding
Fixed Assets and Inventory and reviewing Accounts Payable and Receivable. In all
interactions, the position is responsible for providing STAR Experience to
guests and fellow team members a first priority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting / Finance or AA Degree in Accounting and 2 years’ experience or 4 years of experience in Accounting related field.
• Must meet licensing requirements as prescribed by the Tribal-State Compact for gaming.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply internal gaming controls.
• Knowledge of and skill in using a personal computer and related software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Accounting software.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply commonly accepted rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation in written communication to develop management reports and summaries.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn computer software.
• Skills in basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages and decimals.
• Skill of developing and maintaining positive relationships with external and internal customers.
• Skill of receiving a message, understanding the intended message and giving feedback to ensure guest expectations are met.
• Skill in preparing written materials such as correspondence and reports to meet purpose and audience.
• Skill of determining alternatives that would correct a situation to provide effective guest service.
• Skill of delegating work and encouraging and supporting risk taking to develop responsible associates.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a group to make the work of the group successful and effective.
• Ability to effectively communicate through various forms such as email, written documents and telephone
• Ability to research and analyze various types of data.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to follow procedures and give attention to detail.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 10-15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures and forms for the recordation of fixed assets.
• Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
• Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
• Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset sub ledger to the account in the general ledger.
• Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets.
• Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of.
• Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
• Develop inventory analysis reports and variances.
• Assist in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory.
• Verify accurate standard costs.
• Monitor inventory transactions.
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as needed.
• Special projects as required.
• Understand Accounts Payable process from purchase order to check run.
• Oversee vendor account information to assure compliance.
• Understand Accounts Receivable process from direct bill to monthly statement process.
• Maintain written A/P and A/R policy and procedure manual to assure compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain regular and detailed interaction with A/P, A/R, and job cost functions for analytical and process support.
• Ensures that accounting records and reports comply with GAAP, NIGC and government regulations.
• Reviews trial balance and supporting journals.
• Tests accuracy of month-end reconciliations.
• Performs audits to test the accuracy of revenue, cash, inventory counts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets.
• Records and reports inaccuracies to Controller.
• Maintains electronic and boxed storage areas and current year records.
• Maintains computer reports and storage of computer reports.
• May participate and assist external auditors.
• Refers guests to the appropriate department or function for issue resolution.
• Ensures the strictest of confidentiality is maintained at all times to preserve the integrity of data.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees