Staff Accountant
Golden Entertainment • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Job Description Summary:
Summary:As the Staff Accountant, you are a vital part of the Finance team, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability across the organization. You serve as a key contributor in maintaining the integrity of our general ledger and financial records, directly supporting our ability to meet internal and external reporting requirements. Your attention to detail and proactive analysis not only supports operational excellence but also helps drive informed decision-making in our fast-paced hospitality and gaming environment.
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and promptly resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including adjustments to correct variances and ensure proper account classification
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including generating and reviewing account schedules for balance sheet reconciliations and amortizations
- Collaborate with external auditors by providing requested documentation, explanations, and support for financial audits
- Receive and record checks and other forms of payment, ensuring accurate documentation and timely deposits in accordance with company policy
- Complete monthly reconciliations of all asset and liability accounts, maintaining proper documentation and audit trail
- Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
- Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience; hospitality or gaming industry experience preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency
- Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Workday is strongly preferred
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related field required
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal
- Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company
- Verify right to work in the United States
Work Cards
- None
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally push/pull up to 25lbs.
- Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25lbs. at floor, knee, waist, and chest levels
- Occasionally Squat, kneel, reach, bend, twist
- Frequently sit and work at a desk or computer
- Occasionally standing and walking
- Ability to communicate using in-person speech, and telephone
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sound in person
- Ability to distinguish between shades of color
- Ability to use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
Work Environment Potential Conditions
- Indoor
- Smoky
- Noisy
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $63,000–$80,000 per year (median ~$70,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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