FIscal Accountant/ AP Clerk

Cher-Ae Heights Casino; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cher-Ae Heights Casino is hiring for an accounting position that involves processing accounts payable and managing vendor invoices. The candidate will be responsible for reconciling accounts, maintaining vendor files, and assisting the Casino CFO with financial tasks.

An ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years of experience in accounting, with a strong attention to detail and proficiency in using accounting software. The role is located in California, USA, within a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an accounting-related field.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
• Computerized spreadsheet and word processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and manage vendor invoices.
• Maintain vendor files and assist in year-end processing.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and track bank registers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-monitoring

Experience with spreadsheets

Accounting software knowledge

Tools

Sage 100 accounting software

Job description

Summary of Position

This position works under the general supervision of the Casino CFO, but must be able to work independently. Responsible for the processing of accounts payable and timely payments of all vendor invoices. Resolve all questions concerning vendor invoices and payments as they arise. Maintain vendor files for all payments made to vendors. Assist in yearend processing of 1099’s and any other necessary documents. In addition, this position is responsible for various balance sheet account reconciliations as well as bank register tracking, and assisting the Casino CFO with any necessary tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pick up, drop off, and distribute internally all US mail delivered to the Casino’s PO Box
• Prepare check vouchers to be approved for all payments made to vendors. Allocate invoice amounts to the correct location and department based on the expense account numbers in the chart of accounts for the Sage 100 accounting system.
• Weekly processing of all checks and prepare for payment.
• Stamp all invoices as paid and correctly file payment documentation in vendor files.
• Maintain excel spreadsheets of various tracked information.
• Reconciles various balance sheet accounts.
• Enters daily Cash Receipts into Sage 100 accounting software.
• Maintains accounting contract files.
• Balance and maintain bank accounts as assigned.
• Maintain all vendor files including end of the year storage.
• Assist in the completion of all monthly financials.
• Other duties as assigned by the CFO.
• Provides guidance to Revenue Audit as it pertains to general ledger posting.
• Assists with Revenue Audit as necessary; up to and including complete job functionality.
• Assists with Payroll Data Entry as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years on the job experience in an accounting related field; including, but not limited to Accounts Payable and General Ledger work experience.
• Must exhibit attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to self-monitor work.
• Must have experience in computerized spreadsheet, word processing programs, and accounting software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Working environment consists of various levels of smoke, noise, light, heat, and cold.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must be able to operate in physically and mentally stressful conditions.
• Must have the manual dexterity to use a computer keyboard, adding machine, and telephone.

Additional Conditions

• Cher-Ae Heights gives hiring preference first to members of the Trinidad Rancheria and then to members of all other federally recognized tribes.
• All candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Tribal Gaming License once employed.
• All candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screening. Once employed, all employees are subject to for-cause drug and alcohol screening.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
• Cher-Ae Heights reserves the right to make changes to the job description.
• This is an alcohol and drug free workplace with mandatory testing. Indian preference.