Senior Accountant - Finance

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing or assisting in the planning, maintenance and execution of accounting operations. The successful candidate will have a can do attitude who is a team player where no task is too big or too small. They enjoy taking ownership over their work and take pride in meeting deadlines. Direct report: staff accountant.

• Reconcile monthly and quarterly balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Analyze internal and external financial statements for discrepancies and explain variances
• Intercompany journal entries and account maintenance
• Payroll reconciliations and account maintenance
• AP and Bank reconciliations
• Accounts receivable coordination and GL maintenance
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Identify areas for control improvement and develops solutions
• Conduct financial due diligence and applies accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data from various sources.
• Collaborate with department managers and team members to deliver accurate information within financial statements
• Conduct financial due diligence and applies accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data from many sources at once.
• Assist Controller with internal and external audits
• Assist in performing a wide variety of ad hoc special projects. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Lives the Brand.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• CPA designation or currently enrolled in CPA program.
• 2+ years’ experience as a general accountant creating journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and assisting in full the full accounting cycle
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• The knowledge and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, and/or equivalent
• Excellent English language skills
• Prior experience in hospitality, entertainment or gaming is an asset.
• The ability to obtain registration as a Category 1 Gaming Assistant with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

SKILLS

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized and accurate
• Extreme confidentiality.
• Accounting principles, and familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Analyze and think creatively about the operations of the entire casino.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances.
• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public. 

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at hrnotify@hrcottawa.com if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.