Sr. Staff Accountant

Sr. Staff Accountant FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt General Definition: Under general direction, incumbent is responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical financial management work requiring professional knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting. Supervision Received: Accounting Manager Supervision Exercised: N/A Essential Job Functions: Review and analyze general ledger account balance and make recommendations for corrections. Review and interpret financial records. Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports for management. Trace and reconcile records of financial transactions. Create and update policies and procedures relating to safeguarding GMC's assets. Coordinate external and internal audits, including preparing audit schedules, updating the notes to the financial statements, coordinating audit timeline, and facilitating audit requests. Coordinate special projects and assignments, including inventory, actuarial reports, etc. Provide assistance with the budget process. Assist in implementation or modifications of accounting and other information systems. Work on special projects as needed. Post, maintain and review daily activity into general ledger accounts by tracking on spreadsheets and posting to the system. Provide monthly variances for assigned budget areas. Perform all other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field MBA or other advance degree preferred Training and Experience: Five (5) years' related work experience Previous accounting experience in budgeting, fixed asset management and/or financial reporting Must be able to pass Title 31 Training Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong business acumen and sufficient Financial Accounting knowledge to be able to understand impact on P&L from reporting Advanced computer literacy with specific proficiency in Word and Excel Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking skills with strong detail focus Must have initiative to work independently, with little or no direct supervision Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relate problems and translate solutions in a manner that can easily be understood by customers, team members and management Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently, work proactively, and achieve results without close supervision Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Licenses/Certifications/Other: Must be able to pass a background check and receive/maintain a license or permit from the Shawnee Tribe's Gaming Commission Must be able to complete pre-employment drug test with a negative result