What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger Accountant position at Meruelo Group?
SUMMARY
The Accountant – General Ledger is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compliant financial documents. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, they will be responsible for all aspects of the full-cycle month-end closing and preparing journal entries to post to the general ledger. The Accountant – General Ledger will ensure completeness and accuracy of GL statements and related accounting activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Prepare, make, and/or review journal entries pertaining to gaming and non-gaming operations into the general ledger system
· Prepare, analyze, and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports related to gaming and non-gaming operations.
· Collaborate with other members of the Finance department and with staff members of other departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of procedures related to financial data maintenance.
· Assist with preparation of month-end financial statements, balance sheet account reconciliations, and audit work papers.
· Attend and participate in meetings to be informed of new rules, regulations and procedures and to discuss scheduling and/or other concerns of the Hotel and/or department.
· Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
· Understanding of the accounting process and technical systems involved.
· Determine alternative solutions to problems, evaluate courses of action and reach sound, non-judgmental management decisions.
· Possess a strong attention to detail and engaging presentation skills.
· Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook.
· Expertise of Excel.
· Ability of simple reading, writing, math, and complex task completion skills is required.
· Must have the following skills: clerical, compiling, coordination, analyzing, instructing, following instructions, influencing others, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making.
· Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate.
· Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
· Minimum 1 year of experience in casino accounting or any combination of education, training, or experience listed that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
· Exposure to General Ledger Accounting is preferred.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
· Must be able to maintain appropriate Gaming License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly sitting and occasionally standing, walking, reaching overhead, and bending over during the duration of their shift.
· Must be able to lift/carry 25lbs or less occasionally.
· The team member will constantly have repetitive use of both hands and require occasional light grasping motions. Finger dexterity of both hands will be constantly required.
· Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision.
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Work performed indoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others on extended shifts around computer equipment.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
· Team Member may be exposed to secondhand smoke.
· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.