Senior Accountant

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for properly performing various financial tasks related to the Accounting Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, and controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinates month-end closing processes and ensures entries are completed accurately.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Prepares accurate journal entries reflecting proper accrual basis accounting.
• Conducts research of general ledger variances and corrects postings.
• Reconciles accounts receivable balances and provides balance sheet account reconciliations to management.
• Accounts for and post electronic transactions and receipts. 
• Prepares monthly sales and service tax returns for tribal, federal, and state reporting.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of fixed assets records including depreciation.
• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Works the required schedule while physically onsite to interact personally with Team Members and others.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.   
• Is a role model and champion of Prairie Flower Casino’s Mission and Values.    

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Associates degree in Accounting preferred. Three to five years of experience in Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Gaming related auditing experience preferred but not required.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.   
• Must be computer-literate with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. 
• Must have strong typing and 10-key skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and reports.  
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or questions from leaders and others within the company.
• Ability to effectively present and explain information to others in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• Must be able to maintain appropriate Gaming License.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• This position is in an office setting and requires the ability to be at a desk for the majority of the workday. 
• Uses hands to manipulate and sort documentation, paperwork and use office equipment, including keyboard and computer.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Infrequent lifting required up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sound levels within the office are normally low. May be required to access the casino daily where the noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• This casino has an enclosed gaming area where smoking is allowed.  Team members may be exposed to a smoking environment in or around this designated smoking area. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the role.  This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the team member assigned to the position. Prairie Flower Casino reserves the right to make changes to the above job description, as necessary.  

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska exercises Indian preference in hiring to Ponca Tribal members and members of federally recognized tribes.