Staff Accountant - Philadelphia

About the Role

We need a Staff Accountant to provide management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Independently compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries.
• Perform various account reconciliations and maintain balance sheet reconciliation records.
• Read and understand general ledger with cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Submit monthly accounting close entries.
• Assist with fixed asset tracking and maintenance.
• Create and/or edit financial reports within accounting/finance software.
• Prepare financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Ensure transactions are in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures are followed.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Communicate financial information to department heads and maintain relationships with other departments.
• Present financial information monthly to the CFO and respond to resulting inquiries.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Ensure that all deadlines are met in accordance with the closing dates set by executive management.
• Assist in preparing audit work papers and being involved in the audit process for internal, external, and regulatory agency audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory variances and deviance by any department from established inventory control procedures.
• Establish sound procedures and ensure they are maintained.
• Notify the Controller and CFO/SVP of Finance of any large monetary discrepancies found by the Inventory Control Clerk or repeated disregard for inventory requisition procedures by any property department.
• Administer attendance and PTO time as well as annual and bi-annual employee reviews for the Inventory Control Clerk.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in finance operations.
• A 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• C.P.A. preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license.

Skills

• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
• Ability to solve complex financial problems.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment.
• Ability to maintain mental concentration for significant periods of time.
• Knowledge of area gaming regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Broad variety of tasks and deadlines requires an irregular work schedule.

Physical Requirements

• 24/7 high-energy casino environment.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• May occasionally work in an environment where smoking is allowed.