What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Churchill Downs Incorporated - Louisville, KY?
Summary:
The Staff Accountant will assist with maintaining the general ledger and the preparation and consolidation of internal and external accounting and financial reporting functions for a publicly traded company. As part of the month end closing process, this individual will be responsible for entering journal entries into the general ledger and reconciling accounts after the period has been closed. The candidate will assist with the centralized accounting functions for Churchill Downs Incorporated subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Master’s and / or CPA preferred.
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in public accounting, or experience in corporate accounting for a publicly traded company.
- Knowledge of accounting procedures and principles (U.S. GAAP).
- Experience with month-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
- Prior experience with JD Edwards general ledger system (or similar system).
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable, strong organization, and time management skills.
- Embraces change and willing to learn new skills, a self-starter.
- Excellent verbal and written communication / presentation skills.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to cultivate working relationships throughout the organization.
- The ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute month end closing procedures, preparing journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts on a timely and accurate basis.
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting.
- Assist subsidiaries and joint ventures with regulatory compliance including proper state and regulatory submissions and the timely payment of taxes and similar fees.
- Assist in analyzing financial results for respective subsidiaries and joint ventures, as well as consolidated results.
- Identify and share best practices across process areas and CDI subsidiaries and joint ventures.
- Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities, including those related to automation using available technology.
- Prepare ad hoc reporting and complete other job duties as assigned.
About Churchill Downs Incorporated:
Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. We own and operate three entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines in Kentucky. We also own and operate TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing in the U.S. and we have nine retail sportsbooks. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games. Additional information about Churchill Downs Incorporated can be found online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.
