Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Controller, directs the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

• Determines the cash requirements for daily funding and disbursement needs. Including reviewing receipts and disbursements to determine cash position, preparation of journal entries and cash transfers.
• Performs hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and performance evaluations of the accounting staff.
• Establishes goals and objectives of accounting staff.
• Supervises accounting staff to ensure company expenditure disbursements comply with company policies and have been authorized and classified correctly.
• Supervises accounting staff in the reconciliation and auditing of daily revenues, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger accounting.
• Balances and reconciles company bank and general ledger accounts.
• Prepares month-end accrual entries. Including monitoring accruals for accuracy and preparing schedules for accrual accounts.
• Provides information regarding correct accounting policies and procedures and proper internal accounting control to Apache Gold Casino employees.
• Manages the accounting department to ensure general ledger balances are correctly stated. Prepares month-end financial statements and reports including balance sheets, operating statements, cash flow and other statements or reports as requested by the CFO or management.
• Advises management and provide timely reviews of financial information and evaluation of department expenses.
• Prepares, assists and monitors all auditing functions including outside auditor activities.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, including tribal, state and federal agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works closely with management and maintain good communications with management, employees and customers.
• Assists in preparation and monitoring of the company operating budgets.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and fund accounting, finance, and business administration.
• Knowledge of the standards, policies, practices, and procedures of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of Title 31 and training.
• Knowledge of the development, preparation, and control of budgets.
• Knowledge of managerial and statistical analysis techniques and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, presentation software (such as PowerPoint), and PC-based computerized accounting software.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in providing leadership to, supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in an office and Casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a high noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field plus five years accounting experience 4 of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Gaming industry preferred. Must be 21 years of age. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.