Accountant Controller Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY
The Casino Controller is responsible for ensuring all activity is accurately recorded in the financial statements from Revenue Audit, supervises the Revenue Audit staff, and ensures compliance with the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Directly supervise the Revenue Audit team
Perform all functions in accordance with Gaming Control Board, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations and other applicable GSR policies and procedures
Plan and monitor all revenue audit accounting transactions, internal controls, financial & statistical reporting, and reconciliations
Review and approve general ledger journal entries prepared by his or her staff for accuracy and ensure accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as the GSR accounting policies and procedures
Prepare and analyze daily paperwork and reports; develop and implement recommendations for improved efficiency
Ensure timeliness of tax and license submissions, payments and all other required reporting to regulatory agencies
Ensure that the highest possible standards of guest service are provided and listen and respond to external and internal guests concerns and questions
Work with all levels of management, including executives and consulting with key business stakeholders
Work with internal audit, internal compliance, and independent public accountants and various regulatory agencies including the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Internal Revenue Service
Evaluate processes to improve efficiency that would result in cost savings and greater accuracy
Ensure adequate coverage for the accounting team; oversees the supervision of staff, including work allocation, scheduling, training and problem resolution
Contribute to departmental effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals, recommending courses of action, and implementing directives
Ensure compliance with internal controls for all departments and administrative controls as related to team members, policies and procedures, NRS, Regulations, MICS, and Written System of Internal Control
On a monthly basis, review month end journal entries, account reconciliations, participate in the month end process of reviewing preliminary financial statements and resolve any unknown or unexplained items
Liaison with IT to resolve any system problems related to systems used by the department
Coordinate activities with external and internal auditors
Conduct internal audits of data to ensure accuracy and integrity
Coordinate and work with Compliance on all Gaming Control Board audits and requests
Improve staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for team members and planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner
Conducts annual department evaluation and assessments of department components and staff according to established policies, procedures, and regulations for the accounting team
Contribute to team effort and accomplish related results as required
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned and required
Assist the Finance & Accounting Controller in accomplishing any company projects, goals or objectives
Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge and ability to interpret and evaluate internal controls and extensive experience in writing financial and internal control procedures including GAAP
Knowledge and ability to interpret Nevada Gaming Regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical reviews and ability to interpret significant data relationships
Previous experience with AS400 and Infinium or related accounting system is preferable
Excellent communication skills, customer service and team oriented, self-starter, and professional maturity
Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills and exhibit composure and professionalism while under pressure
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting constant deadlines and maintaining strong attention to details
Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Must be able to perform in a team environment
Must have exceptional time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook.
Ability of complex reading, writing, math, and task completion skills is required.
Must have the following skills: clerical, compiling, coordination, analyzing, instructing, following instructions, influencing others, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making.
Flexible working all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Three years' casino accounting and audit experience process is preferred or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Must be able to maintain appropriate Gaming License & Alcohol Awareness card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly sitting and occasionally standing, walking, reaching overhead, and bending over during the duration of their shift.
Must be able to occasionally lift/carry 25lbs or less.
The team members will constantly have repetitive use of both hands and require occasional light grasping motions. Finger dexterity of both hands will be constantly required.
Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed indoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others on extended shifts around computer equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Team Member may be exposed to secondhand smoke.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.