Accounting Specialist

    Highlights

    Must be able to meet the level three or medium work requirements based on the Department of Labor Dictionary of Titles: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. This process may include, but is not limited to: reviewing employment applications or resumes, performing pre-employment testing and background investigations, conducting interviews and reference checks, and checking licensing and certification.

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    Description

    $750 Hiring Bonus for new Team Members plus $50 in gas gift cards during our onboarding process.

    Prairie Band Casino & Resort offers an attractive benefits package including medical (casino pays over 70% of premiums), Dental (casino pays 79% of premiums), and Vision. Prairie Band also pays 100% of short-term and long-term disability and life insurance of $15,000 for all Team Members.

    There is a 50% employer match up to 6% on our 401(k), a profit-sharing bonus paid out multiple times a year when financial goals are met, double pay on holidays, 25¢ off per gallon of gas at our gas station, and a generous Paid Time Off policy where you can earn up to 18 days in your first year of employment!

    Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end general accounting functions.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND Responsibilities:

    • Performs all accounts payable/receivable and general accounting duties
    • Prepare month-end accrual entries and journal entries as needed
    • Perform general ledger account reconciliations, as needed
    • Receives, balances, collects, and/or verifies accounting data for completeness and accuracy
    • Reconciles and maintains accurate records for bank and company credit card transactions
    • Analysis of data may require detailed research into various books and records to ensure accuracy
    • Maintains awareness for discrepancies or suspicious circumstances and investigates as required
    • Verifies documentation through communication with departmental representatives and vendors to obtain required supporting documentation
    • Prepares balance sheet reconciliations monthly, including research and resolution of reconciling items
    • Assists in assembling information for various local, state and federal audits and assists auditors as necessary
    • Must project professionalism, and a consistently friendly demeanor
    • Maintains multiple projects while meeting varying deadlines
    • Assists in assembling information for auditors as necessary
    • Assists in the collection, transportation, organization, and distribution of physical company mail items
    • Adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies in an ethical manner and encourages others to do the same
    • Other duties as assigned

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

    Required

    • 1 year previous accounting experience
    • High School diploma or GED
    • Must have strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and detail oriented with strong analytical skills
    • Must be able to function both independently and as a member of a team
    • Basic mathematic proficiency
    • Previous experience using Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel
    • Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for company vehicle insurance coverage
    • Ability to meet attendance guidelines set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
    • Must present a well-groomed professional appearance and maintain uniform/appearance standards set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
    • A record of satisfactory performance and reliability in all prior and current employment
    • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

    Preferred

    • Previous Casino Accounting experience
    • General ledger account reconciliation experience
    • 12 college credit hours in accounting or related field. One-year previous experience in an automated accounting field may be substituted for college credit hour requirement
    • Knowledge of inventory processes

    PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

    • Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
    • Respond to visual and aural cues
    • Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
    • Able to respond calmly to demands of internal customers and work with varying projects and deadlines
    • Manual dexterity to operate the computer and other necessary office equipment
    • Able to tolerate area containing secondary smoke
    • Must be able to meet the level three or medium work requirements based on the Department of Labor Dictionary of Titles: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly

    Native American Preference Exercised

    Prairie Band Casino & Resort reserves the right to make changes to the above job descriptions whenever necessary. As part of Prairie Band Casino & Resort's hiring process, candidates will be required to go through a due diligence process to validate their application information and suitability, prior to an employment offer being extended. This process may include, but is not limited to: reviewing employment applications or resumes, performing pre-employment testing and background investigations, conducting interviews and reference checks, and checking licensing and certification.

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