Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots · 6 hours ago
Accountant, Staff-Ex
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expFair Grounds Race Course & Slots is America's second oldest horse racing track, located in New Orleans. The Staff Accountant will assist in the preparation of financial reports and ensure accurate financial reporting while supporting compliance and reporting cycles.
Gambling & Casinos
Responsibilities
Prepares journal series for input to the General Ledger and to accounting sub-systems
Assists with in preparing financial statements and management reports to support informed decision-making
Support compliance and reporting cycles by assisting with daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Ensure accurate financial reporting by analyzing and evaluating accounting and operational data, reconciling accounts, and making necessary adjustments in a timely manner
Assists with strengthening internal controls through the development and monitoring of accounting procedures and systems
Leverage technology to develop, implement, and maintain both manual and automated financial reporting systems
Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary and conducting independent research to ensure accuracy
Provides internal and external auditors with assistance by gathering requested documents
Manage tax compliance tasks, including preparing and filing required forms with federal, state, and local agencies
Collaborate effectively with regulators and stakeholders to ensure adherence to applicable standards
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Finance team’s objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
At least one year of experience in Accounting or Finance, required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comprehensive knowledge of financial and cost accounting principles, including US GAAP
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to real-world business scenarios
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication abilities to convey complex information clearly
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with accounting software
Preferred
Familiarity with ERP systems
Company
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
About Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, LA, the nation’s third oldest racetrack, has been operating since 1872.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erika Leone
Group Sales & Partnership Manager
Jazmin Forbes
Human Resources Business Partner
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