Senior Staff Accountant

Riverside-Casino-; Iowa; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to maintain financial integrity across properties and affiliated companies. You will lead complex processes, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvements in systems and procedures.

You will oversee monthly to annual reporting, ensure GAAP compliance, and collaborate with cross-property teams to optimize controls and accuracy. Occasional travel to assist on-site training may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably in hospitality/gaming or resort.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Dynamics GP and SWS software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance across all financial reporting.
• Perform and review complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with property-level teams to standardize accounting practices and internal controls.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to staff and assist with questions.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff and provide training.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Attention to detail

multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SWS software

Job description

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of Elite Casino Resorts and its affiliated companies. Acting as both a subject matter expert and team leader, this role ensures the accuracy of financial records, adherence to internal controls, and compliance with GAAP standards. This individual will work closely with accounting teams across all properties, lead complex financial processes, provide mentorship, and contribute to continuous improvement is systems and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Provide exceptional service to all guests, both internal and external.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies across all financial reporting.
• Perform and review complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end closing activities
• Collaborate with property‑level teams to standardize and improve accounting practices and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Provide day to day guidance to staff and assist with questions
• Act as a team lead by providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to staff.
• Conduct training for new team members and contribute to the ongoing professional development of the accounting team.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve accounting systems, workflows, and reporting accuracy.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Serve as a liaison between property‑level accounting teams and finance leadership.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist Finance Teams with internal and external financial related audits
• Manage and maintain the company’s master vendor list, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
• Manage cash recycler user access and configurations to support secure and efficient cash operations.
• Maintain knowledge of industry‑specific financial requirements, especially in gaming and hospitality.
• Occasional travel to other locations to assist or provide on‑site training.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality, gaming, or resort industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP and SWS software preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and collaborate4 across departments
• Proven ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and process inefficiencies
• Team work skills are a must

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Based on experience with 80 hours of Paid Time Off upon hire

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the best qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual preference, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.