Staff Accountant

Job Title:                   Staff Accountant

Department:              Finance

Reports To:              Financial Controller or Manager of Revenue Audit

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Status:                        Full Time or Part Time

License Type:           Gaming/PA Racing

Credential:                 G

SUMMARY

Duties include, but are not limited to, month end closing, financial analysis, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and assistance with budgets. Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, and revenues.  Candidate is responsible for other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

When performing duties under oversight of the Financial Controller duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Month end closing, financial analysis, financial reporting, account reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, and assistance with budgets. Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, and revenues. Candidate is responsible for other duties as assigned.

When performing duties under oversight of the Manager of Revenue Audit duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Month end closing working with operational information, assisting daily audits of revenue that consists of table games, slot, complimentary services and items, food and beverage, cage and others. Candidate is responsible for other duties as assigned.

Candidates should have the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and possess a strong, energetic work ethic and attention to detail, keen analytical skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required or a combination of education and work experience.  CPA or MBA a plus.  Must have at least one year of experience in public and/or corporate accounting.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from guests and other employees of the Company in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.  Ability to become familiar with a variety of departments’ concepts, practices and procedures.  Ability to perform with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office experience required.  Will utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Great Plains experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Candidate must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing as set forth by the PGCB, PHRC and Presque Isle Downs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports.  Must be able to work independently with a variety of departments to successfully accomplish goals. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  If the candidate is required to go on the casino floor, they will be exposed to smoke. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate must be able to sit, and walk for extended periods of time.  Dexterity of the hands required as the candidate will be using computers and other office equipment.  Candidate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.   Candidate is required to talk and hear.  The employee may be required to lift up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.