Assistant Controller

SUMMARY:

This position will assist the Controller with the preparation of individual financial reports for Ohkay Hotel Casino and related companies.  Review work prepared by staff; assist accounting staff on complex reconciliations and financial analysis, preparation of monthly closing statements and reporting; special projects.  This position requires an understanding of accounting in a Casino environment and an understanding of allocations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, and TASKS include the following and are to be performed within the company’s policies and procedures.  Additional duties may be assigned.

• Review and prepare financial statements and report monthly (Balance Sheet/Profit & Loss), post journal entries, ensure timely and accurate reporting, compliance with appropriate accounting methods.
• Update and maintain complete and accurate file of fixed assets and prepaid accounts on the sub ledger, including invoice backup.
• Assist in the coordination/preparation of annual budgets.
• Compile and analyze daily cash flow.
• Process A/P invoices and checks.
• Distribute credit card statements and interim activity to appropriate personnel.
• Distribute bank activity to appropriate personnel for processing.
• Reconcile all bank accounts.
• Other related analysis, reporting, and tasks as requested by management.
• Ability to prepare and present a variety of monthly reports for management review.
• Review accounting processes and recommend changes as needed.
• Perform back-up for key activities of Controller.
• Work on special projects as assigned.
• Maintaining compliance with all Federal, State, and local gaming regulations in addition to the delivering of exceptional guest service to all internal and external guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest and member information and pertinent casino data.
• Always maintain good personal hygiene and a professional appearance.
• Compliance with punctuality and attendance policies required.
• Work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of team members and management.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise/Mentor and assist accounting staff or other staff as assigned.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Documents and administers disciplinary action of employees as needed.
• Assist with performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Backup and assist the weekly time sheet approvals and leave requests.
• Responsible for tip reporting (if applicable)
• Responsible for scheduling of shifts (if applicable)

Reports To: Controller

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Six (6) years’ of related experience in a casino environment..
• Experience with IGT Advantage Slot System a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains accounting system a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required OOGC License.
• Must be a US citizen or provide documentation to work in the US.

SKILLS:

• Strong leadership skills, be well organized, perform duties timely and accurately, strives for good working relationships.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
• Knowledge and implementation of customer service principles, techniques, systems, and standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial operating principles, practices, and procedures within area of business specialty. 
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to motivate staff through a teamwork approach.
• Proven leadership skills that include delegating as needed.

EQUIPMENT:

• Computer with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Fax machine.
• Copier and printer.
• 10-key calculator.

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. The employee will be required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, stretch, bend, and lift, up to 25 pounds.  May be required to lift over 25 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This is an environmentally controlled office environment. Evening, holidays, and/or weekend hours may be necessary depending on business requirements, imposed deadlines and workload.