Accounting Generalist

Running Aces Casino; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Running Aces Casino is seeking an Accounting Generalist in Forest Lake, MN. The role supports daily, monthly, and yearly accounting tasks, including journal entries, data entry, and reconciliations.

The position requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication, and accuracy, with the potential to obtain a Minnesota Racing Commission license. The role emphasizes team collaboration, independent work, and reliability to ensure timely completion of month-end close and audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or related field is required.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills are essential.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with calculator 10-key and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze data and numbers.
• Flexible to work independently or within a team environment.
• Self-starter with ability to follow up and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Sound judgment and a calm, professional demeanor.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with team members.
• Willingness to quickly learn company policies, procedures, and rules.
• Must obtain Minnesota Racing Commission gaming license when required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains data and journal entries for accounting transactions
• Assists with clerical work, data entry, and filing as needed
• Assist with accounts payable and bank statement reconciliations
• Performs month-end account reconciliations
• Assists with audit preparation
• Any additional duties or projects assigned

Skills

Accounting knowledge/experience

Communication/organization/analytical

Attention to detail

10-key/Microsoft Office

Reading/analyzing data

Teamwork/flexibility

Self-starter/follow-up

Judgment/professional demeanor

Interpersonal relationships

Policies/regulations understanding

License eligibility (MRC)

Job description

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Accounting Generalist

Forest Lake, MN, US

Salary Range: $22.50 To $30.00 Hourly

Accounting Generalist

• Location: Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack - 15201 Running Aces Blvd, Columbus, MN 55025

Purpose of the Accounting Generalist:

The purpose of the Accounting Generalist is to facilitate and assist with daily, monthly and yearly accounting transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains data and journal entries for accounting transactions


• Assists with clerical work, data entry, and filing as needed


• Assist with accounts payable and bank statement reconciliations


• Performs month-end account reconciliations


• Assists with audit preparation


• Any additional duties or projects assigned

Skills/Requirements

• Previous accounting knowledge and experience required


• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Numbers-oriented and previous experience working with computers, 10-key and Microsoft Office


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex situations and data


• Flexibility with the ability to work independently and in a team setting


• Must possess excellent computer skills and be a self-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision


• Must possess sound judgment and the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of fellow team members


• This position must have an ability to acquire within four months, a comprehensive understanding of company policies and procedures, state regulations, and technical rules relevant to the role’s responsibilities.


• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Minnesota Racing Commission gaming license

Physical, intellectual and environmental conditions:

• Must possess strong multi-tasking abilities

Our company does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. Copies of job postings will be kept on file.