What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger Accountant position at JACK Main?
Essential Functions
- Maintain the General Ledger for JACK Thistledown and JACK Cleveland Casino
- Prepare reconciliations for various accounts, ensuring proper supporting documentation is included
- Prepare schedules for use in audits and financial reporting
- Assist with timely submission and coding of invoices
- Monitor aged balances
- Review and verify accuracy of related party monthly billings
- Closely monitor all general accounting functions including but not limited to prepaids amortizations, credit card processing, cash reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable ledgers, oversight of posting monthly inventory balances.
- Assists finance leadership in assuring timely responses to internal and external audit recommendations. Manage the implementation of corrective action plans where needed.
- Communicates both written and orally with affiliated departments on profit and loss statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Records and files associated tax payments.
- Reviews and posts month end journal entries to record revenue and expenses to the general ledger
- Ensures timely completion and accuracy of balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Monitor current accounting systems and procedures and revise as needed.
- Comply with and uphold company expectations including policies, procedures, industry regulation, departmental goals and business strategy
- Maintain upbeat, positive attitude, friendly and helpful demeanor, positive energy and enthusiasm from one interaction to the next
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- High standard for work quality, attention to detail and accuracy
- Understanding of basic finance and accounting principles
- Strong analytical skills
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time (4 hours).
- Respond to visual and aural cues.
- Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office equipment.
- Ability to simultaneously manage several projects, and not be frustrated by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives.
- Ability to speak distinctly and persuasively.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
Education and Experience
- Bachelors in Business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting role
- Strong technical accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP, casino, hospitality or real estate accounting experience is a plus
- Proven ability to prepare accurate and timely financial information for a consolidated organization with complex transactions
- Experience in preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers and across boundaries
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Results-oriented, proactive and intellectually curious
- Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office required. Experience with accounting software packages is a plus
- Gaming industry experience preferred but not required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Required Certification/License
- Ability to obtain, and maintain a Gaming Occupational license with the State of Ohio
- Ability to obtain, and maintain an Ohio Lottery License with the State of Ohio
