Accounting-General Ledger Clerk

at  Four Queens Hotel and Casino

SUMMARY: Ensures company accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Assists in daily, monthly, quarterly and year-end general accounting. Ensures that internal and external reporting is completed on a timely basis. Performs activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma. Must have legible handwriting.
2. Must be able to work on own, without constant supervision. Ability to operate adding machine/calculator and computer terminal.
3. Two to five years of accounting experience preferred.
4. Must be 21 years of age and be able to obtain all local, state and federal regulatory permits as required by position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses
Gaming License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Expectations
Devote himself/herself to insuring satisfaction to customers.
Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
Attend company meetings as required.
Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned projects.
Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.
Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
Participate in performance management.
Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports.
2. Prepares month-end and miscellaneous journal entries. Adheres to the requirements of the department’s month-end closing schedules.
3. Prepares and maintains spreadsheets. Prepares and analyzes account reconciliations.
4. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory authorities.
5. Reviews the documentation to ensure accuracy.
6. Addresses and researches all related questions.
7. Reports any discrepancies to the Assistant Financial Controller.
8. Other duties as assigned.