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Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians · 7 hours ago

Sr Financial Accountant

Coachella, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is seeking a Sr Financial Accountant to supervise accounting operations and initiatives. The role involves preparing financial statements, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement

Lead by example and carry out our Five Star Experience to Guests and all Team Members by fulfilling our Mission Statement, Service Promise and following department service standards. This entails consistency performing our service expectations of: Welcoming, Proactive, Seamless, Personalized and Valued

Continually coach and support Team Members to ensure they have the skills, tools and resources to successfully complete their jobs, including the delivering of the Five Star Experience expectations

Supervise and support the day to day guidance, direction and development of Accountants and Accounts Payable team members

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, that detail and summarize the Casino's business activity and provides a progress report relating to the Casino's goals and objectives

Oversee and manage preparation of annual operations and capital budgets

Maintain automated financial accounting systems to ensure integrity of financial data

Ensure timely processing of invoices and payment of vendors in a timely manner

Review fixed assets to ensure accurate accounting, identification, and dispositions occur and perform a quarterly 5% audit of physical assets to the fixed asset system

Monitor banking activity and ensures compliance with any established guidelines

Prepare internal financial operations reports as required by management

Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close

Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and procedures of the Casino, and any Federal, State or Tribal regulatory agencies

Interact with external auditors as required

Prepare reports required for regulatory and taxing authorities

Maintain both a balanced general ledger and subsidiary ledgers

Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis

Provide training to new and existing staff as needed

Support Vice President Finance with special projects and workflow process improvements

Maintain excellent communications with all Directors and Supervisors

Implements approved departmental policies and procedures

Ensure the budget for the department is monitored and adhered to by implementing effective processes and procedures

Prepare necessary data for the budget in area of responsibility

Keep abreast of competitive changes including industry trends and local competitive set

Develop, maintain and nurture a positive work environment

Responsible for maintaining a disciplined environment and implement practices that promote safety, quality and productivity

Help coordinate and supervise training, assignments and development of subordinates

Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS)

Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required

Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment

Able to make difficult decision in a fair and honest manner

Strong verbal and written communication skills

This role could be focused on any one of the following areas: Tribal Government, Casinos, or Enterprises

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementSupervisory ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeBally’s Slot AccountingInfiniumMMSKronosCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

High School Degree (or GED)

Five (5) years (or equivalent) Supervisory/Management experience

Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (must be comfortable with advanced level applications in Excel and Access plus data query tools)

Must pass periodic random drug screens

Must be able to pass background suitability investigation

Must obtain a Tribal Gaming License

Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses

Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University, Accounting or related business major preferred

Preferred experience in other computer applications includes Bally's slot accounting system, Infinium, MMS and Kronos timekeeping (or similar industry applications)