Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant performs general accounting functions which include assisting with general ledger reconciliation, month end closing procedures, and financial reporting.

This full-time position features competitive pay and excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

The Staff Accountant position includes the following duties:

1. Maintains general ledger accounts including the preparation and posting of journal entries and account reconciliation.
2. Reconciles balance sheet accounts and ensures outstanding balances clear in a timely manner.
3. Prepares and posts month end accruals, reclassification, amortization of prepaid expenses, and other adjusting entries.
4. Posts and reconciles sub-ledger systems such as payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, accounts receivable, inventory, etc to the general ledger and maintains resulting journal entries.
5. Prepares bank deposits as needed and maintains the daily cash report.
6. Facilitates invoicing for direct bill customers, responds to inquiries, posts payments, and monitors aging of outstanding balances.
7. Responds to guest and employee inquiries assisting with resolutions as needed. Maintains accurate records of additions, disposals, and transfers of fixed assets and related depreciation
8. Generates month end bank reports on cash accounts and reconciles them with general ledger balances.
9. Coordinates with revenue audit maintaining daily journal entries and monthly financial statements.
10. Reviews financial reports analyzing budget information and historical trends ensuring data integrity.
11. Ensures all documentation is properly filed and maintained in accordance with internal controls.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of: accounting and audit best practices; general ledger systems and procedures; casino policy and procedures; financial modeling; analytical reporting; and budgeting and procurement software.  

Skills in: use and operation of personal computer and related software programs including Excel; customer service; communication, recordkeeping, and database administration; and time management with an exceptional organizational capacity.

Ability to: communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain files, records, and correspondence; prepare written reports, charts, graphs, or other visual aids; develop spreadsheets, reports, and communications; perform multiple assignments with attention to detail; understand and accurately process department paperwork; maintain files, records and correspondence; organize workflow and prioritize material; efficiently multitask; work under pressure ensuring the completion of time sensitive material; and maintain high level of confidentiality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Two years of accounting experience required
• Must be able to pass a written accounting test
• General ledger accounting experience in the gaming industry preferred
• Additional education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Use of hand, eye, and finger dexterity
• Lifting, bending, carrying, stooping, walking, pushing, or moving supplies, materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work all scheduled shifts to include day, swing, graveyard and holidays
• This position is occasionally subject to casino smoke-filled environment

All applicants must obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. However, the use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant unless the position requires driving a company vehicle. The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino. Job descriptions are intended to present a brief summary of the position and the description is not intended to list all of the duties performed within the job.