Accounting Specialist – PT – Termporary

Description

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.