STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all accounting activities are performed accurately and efficiently, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the Gaming Commission, Federal and State Tax Commissions, and established policies, procedures and controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a list of the main duties/responsibilities. However, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.

• Draw together data from various systems to create and distribute reports used by executive level management in business decision making.
• Coordinate, schedule and assist Management in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts from actual and estimated figures based on business trends.
• Reviews slot and table game statistics as well as non-gaming activity; investigating and documenting any variances outside threshold set by management and regulations.
• Monitors revenue and expenses; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures.
• Review and post daily and month end journal entries into the accounting software.
• Assists with preparation of all documents requested by internal and external auditors.
• Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Controller and accounting staff on a daily basis by ongoing communication and consultation.
• Performs monthly accounting duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, approved policies and procedures, NIGC MICS, Commission TICS, and accounting department reporting standards.
• Assists in month end inventory counts within all departments and/or clients.
• May be required to work holidays, weekends, and evenings to meet deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Promotes the following within the department and among all employees:

•     Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.

•     Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.

•     Instills an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.

•     Retains employees through involvement in employee training and development.

•     Explains why we do things, in advance of doing them.
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Gaming industry experience preferred. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Access, Excel, and Word. 
• Must possess excellent communication skills and effective public speaking skills.
• Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, tax rules and policies.
• Ability to maintain concentration for extended periods of time and to handle multiple tasks and job duties simultaneously.
• Proficient in computer usage
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Sac and Fox Nation Gaming License

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance required plus 1-3 years progressive financial experience within a gaming institution. 
• Gaming experience required. 
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.  

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in data entry
• Possess strong math, problem-solving, and communications skills
• Ability to prepare and interpret reports
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Understand confidentiality
• Work well independently and in a team oriented environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex of documents, such as technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to speak effectively before groups and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are demonstrative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly exposed to cigarette fumes as well as a fast paced atmosphere. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This establishment promotes a drug-free work environment.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

Important attributes of any employee of the Black Hawk Casino, along with the official performance of duties, are personal appearance and public relations. Each Team Member is expected to make every effort to be well-informed about the facility, pleasant, courteous and cooperative, and to act in a manner to command respect of co-workers and all other personnel. An optimistic attitude, patience and tolerance will help each employee in nearly all situations at the facility.

SERVICE CULTURE:

The Staff Accountant will support a “culture of service” where motivated employees in this Casino take a customer-focused approach to their regular duties and work activities and where the customer is the most important visitor on our premises.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.