What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at JACK Thistledown Racino?
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant completes daily gaming revenue audits (Cage, Video Lottery Terminals (VLT), Count Room, Racing) and non-gaming revenue audits (Food & Beverage, Retail) for the Racino and Racing Operations.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates excellent guest service by building cooperative, helpful relationships with other team members to work most efficiently.
- Performs various daily revenue audits to ensure compliance with standards of operations, Internal Control Standards and department policies and procedures. This includes audits of the following departments: Cage, Count Roon, Video Lottery Terminals (VLT), Lottery, Simulcast and Live Racing. Additional task may be assigned as necessary.
- Prepare manual and computer-generated reports. Input data according to established accounting procedures, facilitating timely and accurate recordings.
- Ensure procedural policies for audits are followed, research variances, make corrections or revisions as needed, while notifying leadership of the discrepancy and resolution.
- Provides feedback to departments on discrepancies found during the audit process and works to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Provide W2G tax documents to guest upon request.
- Maintains strict confidentially, demonstrates integrity and exercises discretion when dealing with guest information.
- Assist with timely filing and processing payment request for gaming taxes, as well as state, local and federal gaming withholdings.
- Supports Accounting team though month-end close and monthly account reconciliation process.
- Assist with proper record retention and document storage.
- Available for on demand requests from leadership team as needed.
- Complies with and upholds company expectations including policies, procedures, industry regulations, department goals and business strategy.
- Politely gives consistent, timely and accurate information and finds answer when unsure. Passionately engaged in learning.
- Provides support to team members by demonstrating a willingness to work with the team to achieve common goals.
- Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
- Maintains positive professional attitude, friendly and helpful demeanor and enthusiasm from one interaction to the next.
PERKS AND BENEFITS FOR BEING A TEAM MEMBER AT JACK:
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Free Parking
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Discounted Team Member Meals
- Education Assistance up to $3,600 a year
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Match
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management in a clear, friendly, and confident manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis in Excel.
- Familiarity of state regulations and generally accepted accounting principles preferred.
- Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
- Must present a well-groomed appearance.
- Must be able to maneuver around office areas, effectively work in high traffic areas and respond to visual and aural cues.
- Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office equipment.
- Must be self-motivated and be able to handle more than one function at a time by being well organized.
- Good mathematical and strong aptitude for accurate record keeping.
- Excellent customer service skills a must.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, with a major in Finance or Accounting preferred.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of Accounting or related experience required.
Required Certification/License
- Must be able to obtain an Ohio Lottery Commission gaming license
Experience
Required- 1 - 2 years: Accounting experience
Education
Required- High School or better
- Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $3,600
