Insurance Accountant jobs in Sparks, NV

FUNCTION:  

The accountant position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of general accounting, accounts payable processing, review and approval of the payroll upload, fixed asset processing, and other periodic reporting. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reconcile accounts to the G/L, including cash accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and all balance sheet accounts
2. Reconcile bank cash accounts weekly except during the week of close.
3. Review and/or prepare daily journal entries, verifying that all transactions are properly entered into the G/L.   This includes completing daily banking and uploads.
4. Monitor various cash accounts to ensure adequate cash is readily available.
5. Maintain a general awareness of all G/L activities: acts to protect the financial assets and keeps supervisor informed of any concerns.
6. Manage the month-end G/L closing process, including preparing and/or reviewing monthly journal entries and reviewing monthly journal entries from Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Accounts Payable.
7. Manage fixed assets to include ensuring all fixed asset forms are filled out and approved, ensure the assets are processed in SAP in a timely manner.   This includes both acquisitions and disposals of assets.  Maintain the fixed asset folder.
8. Manage the AP process to ensure APs are correctly coded and entered in SAP.   Approves and ensures accuracy of AP check runs.  Follows up with AP on stale dated AP checks or unpaid past due AP invoices.
9. Prepare monthly journal entries consisting of, but not limited to, inventory, insurance, and monthly allocations.
10. Comply with Federal & State/Provincial filing deadlines for Taxes and Withholding payments to include completing tax provisions, sales tax, use tax, GST and gaming taxes.
11. Maintain inter-company billings.
12. Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting software system.
13. Prepare and reviews monthly financial reports and analysis.

General Accounting:

• Review and ensure the accuracy of daily corporate/casino financial activity recorded in the accounting system.
• Prepare and review month-end journal entries within the close schedule.
• Prepare weekly cash reconciliations and verify the adequacy of cash balances in operating accounts. 
• Prepare/review balance sheet account reconciliations and cash account reconciliations. 
• Prepare and maintain tax provisions. 

Accounts Payable: 

• Manages AP processing to include reviewing and approving weekly check runs. 
• Works closely with AP team to ensure the accuracy of AP coding and processing. 

Payroll: 

• Approve payroll upload from system information on a semi-weekly basis, verify proper coding of general ledger accounts & correct payment. 
• Prepare monthly accrual journal entries. 

Fixed Assets: 

• Manage fixed asset processing and maintain fixed asset register
• Prepare monthly depreciation journal entries. 

Other Periodic Reporting:

• Prepare and issue monthly Profit and Loss statements to department managers. Follow up with managers regarding any questions and correct any entries if necessary. 
• Review monthly Trial Balance for accuracy. 
• Responsible for weekly cash survey, 
• Responsible for monthly gaming tax template. 
• Prepare bank debt covenants as applicable
• Prepare quarterly schedules. 
• Prepare weekly FI report. 
• Prepare quarterly written variance analysis. 
• Prepare monthly KPI report 

1. Perform other duties as assigned.
2. Performs all responsibilities in compliance with current federal and state/provincial regulations, the regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
3. Address guest concerns and or complaints in a timely and professional manner. 
4. Using the Nugget’s system of recognition, recognize team members who are going “above and beyond” as appropriate.
5. Knowledgeable of and consistently follow Nugget policies and procedures as well as appropriate local, state, and federal regulations.
6. Perform work in a safe manner and always maintain a safe environment for fellow team members and guests alike. 
7. Immediately report unsafe conditions, team member or guest incidents to Security, Management, and the Safety Manager. 
8. Maintain a positive and professional image for the Nugget when performing duties or representing the Nugget and encourages others to do the same.
9. Regular predictable attendance is required.
10. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:      Accounting Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION LEVEL:

A Bachelor’s degree or the active pursuit of a Bachelors degree in accounting is required. 

LANGUAGE:

Effectively communicate with others both verbally and in written form using the English language. 

EXPERIENCE: 

One to five years previous related accounting experience within a gaming environment is preferred. Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. 

SPECIAL SKILLS: 

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting software systems is required. 

Experience with SAP is preferred. 

Ability to perform a variety of mathematical computations, statistical reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting is required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Nevada Employee Gaming registration is required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift, and move product up to 75 lbs.

Fine finger manipulation. 

Work environment may include smoke and variable temperature, lighting, and noise levels.

Work may be performed indoors and outdoors during special events.