Position Summary:
This position is responsible for supporting the Senior G/L Accountant and Financial Accounting Manager with the preparation and distribution of the daily and monthly financial reports.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:
- Prepares and records journal entries in facilitation of the monthly closing of the general ledger
- Ensures the financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with SOX
- Performs account reconciliations and analysis of key financial information
- Prepares forecasts of various revenues and expenses
- Assists in the preparation and distribution of daily and monthly financial reports
- Supports the staff and manager in meeting departmental deadlines and objectives
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with external and internal audits
- Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting
- Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
- One year of experience in Accounting, including journal entry preparation, account analysis and financial reporting
- Must have an understanding of GAAP
Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals as it relates to Mohegan Sun
- Knowledge of general ledger reconciliations and related documentation
- Preparation of daily financial reports
- Facilitation of the monthly close
Training Requirements:
- Knowledge of the accounting and financial reporting software
- Knowledge of department policies and procedures
- Must be HIPAA certified
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Office work environment
- Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to change the above job description whenever necessary.
Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference. “Native American” means an individual who is duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or duly enrolled member of any group of Native Americans recognized as an Indian Tribe by the Mohegan Tribe, the United States, or the State of Connecticut.