Senior G/L Accountant

About the Role

This position assists the Financial Accounting Manager with the preparation and distribution of daily and monthly financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and records journal entries to facilitate the monthly closing of the general ledger.
• Performs account reconciliations and analysis of key financial information.
• Prepares and distributes daily and monthly financial reports.
• Prepares forecasts of various revenue and expenses.
• Coordinates and facilitates the monthly closing of the general ledger.
• Ensures financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with SOX.
• Assists with external and internal audits as well as other assignments.
• Assists with staff training.
• Coordinates departmental objectives with subordinate staff to ensure departmental deadlines and objectives are met.
• Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Three years of experience in Accounting, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of GAAP.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to Mohegan Sun.
• Building and maintaining financial reports.
• Company consolidations and capital budgeting.

Training Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting software.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Must be HIPAA certified.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office work environment.
• Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.