Financial Accountant

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.

• Prepares journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepares month-end accruals for assigned departments, factoring in accounts payable activity, experience averages, and calculated estimates.
• Prepares monthly reconciliation on assigned GL accounts.
• Assists in preparing inter-company billing sheets and documentation.
• Takes ownership of live racing season bookkeeping.
• Provides support to horse racing regulatory agencies, including processing on-site transactions.
• Assists in analyzing monthly financial statements including budget and prior year variance reports.
• Investigates variances from the balance sheet reconciliation and the P&L analysis, providing guidance for the department heads and the Finance team.
• Prepares and processes tax reports and remittances as assigned.
• Supports the inventory count and purchasing system needs as necessary.
• Assists in analyzing manual cost transfers and inventory valuation.
• Provides documentation for internal and external audit requests.
• Assists with special projects as assigned by management.
• Promotes outstanding customer relations.
• Promotes honesty and trust amongst the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

  
  EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related area is preferred.
  • 1-2 years of related accounting experience.
  • Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the necessary functions of this position.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and effectively communicate with guests, co-workers and management.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without difficulty.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

  
  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 frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.