Gold Dust West Elko - General Ledger (G/L) Accountant

A Legacy of Excellence Entertaining Your World Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication. Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of a "General Ledger (G/L) Accountant" for Gold Dust West Elko. This property features a modern interior with the latest slot machines and table games including Blackjack, Craps, and 3-Card Poker. Across the parking lot is our 80-room Hampton Inn featuring Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, fitness center and a hot breakfast for all guests. Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following: $200 Referral BonusTuition Reimbursement7 paid Holidays80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employmentWe offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 daysEmployee Assistance Program FREE of chargeCompany paid Life Insurance and AD&DMatching 401K program after 90 daysEmployee Meal DiscountsOngoing learning and development programsWork towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Reconciles accounts to the G/L, including cash accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable and all balance sheet accountsPrepares and records daily journal entries, verifying that all transactions are properly entered into the G/LMaintains a general awareness of all G/L activities; acts to protect the financial assets and keeps Property Controller informed of any concernsMaintains General Ledger; Fixed Assets; Reconciliations; and Financial ReportingPrepares monthly journal entries consisting of, but not limited to, inventory, insurance, and monthly allocationsAssists with the month-end G/L closing, including preparing monthly journal entries and reviewing month journal entries from Accounts Receivable and Accounts PayableAssists with year-end auditMaintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting software systemAssists with preparation, filing and mailing of IRS filings and returnsAssists with preparation, tracking, processing, and reconciliation of Accounts Payable for the property

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

B.A. in Accounting or 3 years of related work experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated, able to meet deadlines and work with little supervisionMust be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs and ExcelKnowledge of Great Plains accounting, Excel and database knowledge preferredKnowledge of Title 31 and Bank Secrecy Act preferredKnowledge of Nevada Gaming rules and regulations preferredIdentification that establishes identityIdentification that establishes the right to work in the United StatesRegistered with Nevada Gaming Control Board