Accountant General Ledger
Position Description:
Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation (excluding revenue, AP accruals, payroll and fixed asset entries) in accordance with GAAP. Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. Reconcile cash activity throughout month. Team responsibility to meet gaming revenue audit Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to properties and other key stakeholders. Always strives to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to maximize services provided. The accountant is also responsible for ad-hoc tasks required by management including, but not limited to, research, analysis, and reconciliations.
Job Functions
- All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and procedures, state and local laws, and GAAP.
- Prepare journal entries for all accounts with supporting documentation (excluding revenue, AP accruals, payroll and fixed asset entries) in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
- Reconcile cash activity throughout month and prepare cash activity reports as needed for Treasury.
- Investigate and resolve financial statement questions from properties.
- Ensure all journal entries for month-end close are completed within company month-end close deadline.
- Perform ad-hoc tasks required by management including, but not limited to, research, analysis, and reconciliations.
- Promote, develop and maintain effective communication, interaction, and excellent relationship with internal customers, including ensuring their requirements are identified and consistently met.
- Perform all functions with the highest level of integrity.
- Observe and follow all safety procedures.
- Performs all other job related duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
Job Specifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Solid understanding of GAAP.
- Must have intermediate level skills with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, basic office equipment, and 10-key.
- Ability to understand change management.
- Working knowledge of state specific laws and requirements.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate ability to resolve all situations in a professional manner.
- Excellent customer service skills. Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
- Have initiative, strive for continuous improvement.
- Strong team player that has a direct approach and is solution oriented.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Work varied shifts if needed, including weekends and holidays, particularly during month-end close periods.
- Able to effectively communicate and present in English, in both written and oral forms.
- Able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize based on urgency and work through high volume and stressful time periods.
PREFERRED:
- Previous knowledge and experience with Boyd Gaming Corporation financial systems (Lawson, Stratton Warren).
- Previous experience working in a similar casino resort or Financial Shared Services Center setting.
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