Accountant I

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is seeking an entry-level accountant reporting to the Assistant Controller Accounting & Finance. The role involves weekly bank deposits, reconciliations, monthly closing, and maintaining financial records for MPTN and related enterprises.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 1 year in a financial environment; ERP experience (Oracle) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required, with a focus in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in a financial environment is a plus.
• Experience with large ERP systems (Oracle) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly bank deposits and related journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and related journal entries.
• Provide back-up assistance with Treasury wires, expense reports, cash advances, and AMEX transactions.
• Assist with the monthly financial closing, prepare internal and external financial reports, and maintain financial records.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and financial transactions for MPTN and related enterprises.
• Assist/backup to multiple departments in financial transactions and daily audits.
• Ensure adherence to weekly/monthly closing schedules and tax returns preparation.
• Provide clear, concise, timely oral and written communications and assist with accounting policy guidance.
• Initiate recommendations for process improvements and participate in policy development.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Under the direction of the Asst Controller Accounting & Finance, the incumbent's responsibilities include activities/processes related to completing entry level accounting tasks including but not limited to: weekly bank deposits, treasury wires, balance sheet reconciliations, abandoned property activity, fixed asset transactions, monthly closing process and maintaining financial records of MPTN and its related enterprises. Additional responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis and reconciliation of various financial accounts in accordance with established reporting systems, assist with preparation of personal property & sales tax returns and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information provided to management. Associate’s degree is required, with a desire for focus in Accounting or Finance. A minimum of one (1) years work experience in a financial environment is a plus. Experience in large ERP systems, including Oracle, is a plus. Experience cash handling, managing a budget, or demonstrated interest in financial planning and accounting may serve as a substitute for educational experience. Expertise in Information System use and associated applications is beneficial. The individual should possess the capability to interact with various internal and external individuals/organizations through strong oral and written communication skills. The individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and Word. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Must have access to car and drive to multiple locations to work as needed.

• Must adhere to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal policies and procedures.
• Completes the weekly bank deposit schedules and related journal entries.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and related journal entries.
• Provides back-up assistance with Treasury wires, employee expense reports, cash advances, and AMEX transactions.
• Assists with the monthly financial closing process. Prepares accounting journal entries and assists with financial transactions, assist with creating internal & external financial reports, and maintaining financial records. Records adjustments as may be required.
• Assists with fixed asset accounting and financial transactions. Assists with financial schedules and financial records of MPTN and related enterprises.
• Assists / backup to the Museum, Agriculture, Outpost, and Two Trees financial transactions, including helping with daily audits and creating journal entries.
• Ensures adherence to weekly and/or monthly closing and processing schedules. Assists with the preparation of personal property and sales tax returns.
• Assists with the administration and enforcement of the MPTN General Revenue and Taxation Code, prepares state sales tax returns, prepares other tax returns, and completes other tax schedules & analyses, as requested.
• Provides clear, concise, timely oral and written communications. Provides guidelines and technical assistance to other departments in accounting and financial matters.
• Assists with completing detailed analysis of various accounts, including monthly reconciliations.
• Ensures adherence to weekly and/or monthly closing and processing schedules.
• Initiates recommendations for process and operational improvements based on review and analysis of the financial records and informational systems. Leads and participates in the development and evaluation of accounting policies, process efficiencies and opportunities.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.