Staff Accountant

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for coordinating and performing accounting duties. The Staff Accountant's responsibilities include preparing journal entries and all related backup for various areas including but not limited to cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accruals. The Staff Accountant is also responsible for performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. This position must ensure all transactions are supported by accurate documentation and appropriate approvals, and the Staff Accountant is responsible for meeting Department deadlines as determined by the Vice President of Finance and Accounting Manager. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment, application of accounting techniques to a variety of situations, application of transactions to the proper accounts, preparation of standard and special financial reports, and the analysis of financial reports.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Both independently and under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, executes accounting functions including accruals, payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, cash management, and other areas.
• Creates and posts journal entries for various areas, performs related calculations, and creates the supporting source data.
• Prepares required compliance reports and filings, including those required by the State and other regulators, under the supervision of the Accounting Manager.
• Ensures accurate processing of accounting transactions; ensures all transactions are supported by accurate documentation and appropriate approvals.
• Implements and executes document retention practices and procedures.
• Prepares support for the external audit, as directed by the Vice President of Finance.
• Monitors transaction compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Administers customer/client deposits.
• Maintains effective relationships with clients/customer and vendors.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees:

• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance for employees.
• 50% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Group Life Insurance for dependents.
• Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (100% employer paid contributions).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan.
• Additional voluntary supplemental insurance programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting roles.
• Knowledge of accounting methods and practices, including:
  • Accounting procedures related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and cash processing;
  • Generally accepted accounting principles;
  • Experience with accounting for entertainment venues preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in general office practices, including the utilization of accounting applications.
• Detail orientated with the ability to independently manage deadlines; ability to collaborate with other members of the team and work towards continuous process improvement and efficiency.
• Ability to perform complex tasks involving the use of sound judgment and requiring accuracy and speed.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use computer and various software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation and reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with staff, visitors, vendors, and public.

WORKING CONDITIONS /PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend (at neck and waist), twist, reach above & below shoulder level as needed during the shift. 
• Simple grasping as well as repetitive use of hands and fine hand manipulation are needed to accomplish essential functions.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Lift up to 15lbs on occasional basis.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately noisy when outside the office.