Accountant, Finance & Accounting

virginlvcareers; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, on behalf of JC Hospitality LLC, seeks an accounting professional to manage daily reporting, general ledger tasks, and reconciliations for the property renovation and operations. This role is office-based in Las Vegas and supports internal and external auditors.

The candidate will prepare journal entries, analyze accounts, and help maintain timely financial records while collaborating with management across departments and ensuring adherence to GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least one year of work experience in general ledger accounting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Previous working experience as compliance manager for 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for input to the General Ledger and to accounting sub-systems
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, entertainment contracts, accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses
• Analyze and evaluate accounting and operational information to ensure that items are properly summarized and posted in a timely and accurate manner; summarizes, reconciles, adjusts, and/or reclassifies information as needed
• Assist with preparation and reconciliation of items related to the ongoing construction project for the renovation of the property
• Reconcile activity and prepare billings for multiple tenant outlets on property
• Accurately prepare and distribute daily reporting for management's use
• Aid internal, external, and/or regulatory auditors in the preparation of their examinations
• Anticipate ongoing changes, problems and opportunities to maintain effective systems and procedures and actively contribute to systems and process improvement
• Assist in special projects as required by Management
• Other duties assigned by Management
• This is an in-office, non-remote position

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

General Ledger software

Job description

YOUR MISSION (The Job Description)

This position is responsible for daily reporting functions for JC Hospitality LLC, the ownership group for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; analyzes, evaluates, summarizes, reconciles, adjusts, and/or reclassifies accounting and operational information to provide timely and accurate financial reporting; maintains financial records in accordance with procedures.

THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)

(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.)

• Prepare journal entries for input to the General Ledger and to accounting sub-systems
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, entertainment contracts, accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses
• Analyze and evaluate accounting and operational information to ensure that items are properly summarized and posted in a timely and accurate manner; summarizes, reconciliates, adjusts, and/or reclassifies information as needed
• Assist with preparation and reconciliation of items related to the ongoing construction project for the renovation of the property
• Reconcile activity and prepare billings for multiple tenant outlets on property
• Accurately prepare and distribute daily reporting for management's use
• Aid internal, external, and/or regulatory auditors in the preparation of their examinations
• Anticipate ongoing changes, problems and opportunities to maintain effective systems and procedures and actively contribute to systems and process improvement
• Assist in special projects as required by Management
• Other duties assigned by Management
• This is an in-office, non-remote position
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

• Great collaborators with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments
• Ability to break down barriers and resolve potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
• Effective communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
• Creativity and innovation are essential!
• Ability to think freely and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
• Ability to anticipate needs and over-deliver wherever possible
• Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
• Excellent guest relations, communication, presentation and organization skills of utmost importance
• Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
• Enthusiastic, passionate, able to inspire and motivate others
• Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant guest service

MUST HAVE'S

• Knowledge of automated financial systems required
• Proficiency with personal computers and Excel required
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least one year of work experience in general ledger accounting is strongly preferred
• Previous working experience as compliance manager for 5+ years
• Knowledge and understanding of the industry's regulations and best practices
• Hands-on experience with a variety of reporting operations and procedures
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver

THE WORKING CONDITIONS

Must have ability to:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside contacts
• Review, comprehend, and analyze all necessary documentation
• Observe and direct actions of accounting team
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting
• Use financial systems and proficiency with Excel
• Work is sedentary in nature, with long hours seated, typing on a keyboard, and viewing a computer screen

VALUABLE TRAITS

• 50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME
• Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates
• Adaptive, Flexible!
• Embody "great attitude"
• Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic
• Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
• Tenacious and self-motivated

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and conditions.

*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*