Senior G/L Accountant

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES     IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITE Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the Financial Accounting Manager with the preparation and distribution of 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 Performs account reconciliations and analysis of key financial information Prepares and distributes daily and monthly financial reports Prepares forecasts of various revenue and expenses Coordinates and facilitates the monthly closing of the general ledger Ensures financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with SOX Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with external and internal audits as well as other assignments Assists with staff training Assists in coordinating departmental objectives with subordinate staff in ensuring departmental deadlines and objectives are met 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 Three years of experience in Accounting, including journal entry preparation, account analysis and financial reporting 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 Building and maintaining financial reports Company consolidations and capital budgeting Training Requirements: Knowledge of 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 make changes to the above job description whenever necessary. Work Shift: Regular Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! . Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.