Sr Financial Accountant - Tribal Government

Spotlight 29 Casino; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotlight 29 Casino in California seeks a seasoned Finance Manager to supervise the accounting and accounts payable teams, ensuring timely financial statements and robust internal controls. You will oversee budgets and close processes, maintain ledgers, and coordinate with auditors to uphold regulatory standards.

The role requires at least five years of supervisory experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, strong Excel/Access skills, and familiarity with industry systems.

Qualifications

• Five years supervisory/management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related major preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access.
• Experience with Bally’s slot accounting system, Infinium, MMS and Kronos or similar.
• Must pass background checks and obtain Tribal Gaming License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting and accounts payable team.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Oversee annual operating and capital budgets.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers; ensure month-end and year-end close.
• Interact with external auditors and regulators as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

High School Diploma

Tools

Bally slot system

Infinium

MMS

Kronos

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supervising all accountingemployee’s operation activities and initiatives. Coordinate and supervise the monthly closing process and preparation of consolidated and individual property financial statements and the accounts’ payable function, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. In addition, we strive to deliver our Five Star Experience to Guests and fellow Team Members. This includes being committed to our Service Promise: We are the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Team, where your experience is our top priority. Every person and detail matters.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
• Lead by example and carry out our Five Star Experience to Guests and all Team Members by fulfilling our Mission Statement, Service Promise and following department service standards. This entails consistency performing our service expectations of: Welcoming, Proactive, Seamless, Personalized and Valued.
• Continually coach and support Team Members to ensure they have the skills, tools and resources to successfully complete their jobs, including the delivering of the Five Star Experience expectations.
• Supervise and support the day to day guidance, direction and development of Accountants and Accounts Payable team members.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, that detail and summarize the Casino's business activity and provides a progress report relating to the Casino's goals and objectives.
• Oversee and manage preparation of annual operations and capital budgets.
• Maintain automated financial accounting systems to ensure integrity of financial data.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and payment of vendors in a timely manner.
• Review fixed assets to ensure accurate accounting, identification, and dispositions occur and perform a quarterly 5% audit of physical assets to the fixed asset system.
• Monitor banking activity and ensures compliance with any established guidelines.
• Prepare internal financial operations reports as required by management.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and procedures of the Casino, and any Federal, State or Tribal regulatory agencies.
• Interact with external auditors as required.
• Prepare reports required for regulatory and taxing authorities.
• Maintain both a balanced general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Support Vice President Finance with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Maintain excellent communications with all Directors and Supervisors.
• Implements approved departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure the budget for the department is monitored and adhered to by implementing effective processes and procedures.
• Prepare necessary data for the budget in area of responsibility.
• Keep abreast of competitive changes including industry trends and local competitive set.
• Develop, maintain and nurture a positive work environment.
• Responsible for maintaining a disciplined environment and implement practices that promote safety, quality and productivity.
• Help coordinate and supervise training, assignments and development of subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS).
• Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment.
• Able to make difficult decision in a fair and honest manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage directly and indirectly all employees of the Finance Department. Adhere to the Tribal organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include but are not limited to: interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education And Experience (Must Be Documented)

• High School Degree (or GED)
• Five (5) years (or equivalent) Supervisory/Management experience.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University, Accounting or related business major preferred.
• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (must be comfortable with advanced level applications in Excel and Access plus data query tools); preferred experience in other computer applications includes Bally’s slot accounting system, Infinium, MMS and Kronos timekeeping (or similar industry applications).

Certification, Licenses And Any Additional Requirements

• Must pass periodic random drug screens.
• Must be able to pass background suitability investigation.
• Must obtain a Tribal Gaming License.
• Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses.
• Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use upper extremities, including but not limited to, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and/or push, pull up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required use repetitive movements to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be occasionally required to work in low light conditions, and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Multiple locations.
• Some enterprises are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all hours.
• Must be available for emergency calls 24/7.
• Must be available to work weekend and holidays.
• Some enterprises are gaming facilities.
• Some enterprises are not a smoke-free environment.
• Surveillance cameras and audio equipment monitor the premises recording activity throughout most of the facilities on 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.

Indian Preference Act

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has a resolution on file with Human Resources to ensure that Indian Preference will be adhered to in the following order in accordance with IPA:

1. Tribal Members

2. Other Native Americans

3. All other ethnic groups

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