Fixed Asset Accountant     

FLSA Status: Exempt                                         

Department:  Finance  

Reports to:  Controller     

Salary: $51k – $65k

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for all of the Company’s fixed assets accounting (both tangible and intangible), In addition, the fixed asset accountant will be involved in financial and operational analysis and day to day accounting/audit operation functions relating to compliance with government agencies, as well as different accounting projects as they arise. This position will report to the Controller and will be involved in all aspects of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Owns the fixed assets system and manages all fixed assets transactions (additions, deletions); runs and records depreciation for all fixed assets
• Reconciles fixed asset accounts and prepares roll-forwards for the cash flow statement.
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist external auditors in their inquiries
• Owns the Project Accounting system and acts as an administrator of the system, including creating new projects and project’s WBS
• Responsible for tracking costs of major construction projects, using Project Accounting or other tool and reconciling Project Accounting to the GL.
• Assists VP of Finance in any real assets, personal assets and construction cost related tasks and projects.
• Supports VP of Finance and other managers and executives, per requests, with the reports from the systems the position maintains.
• Ensure the Company’s capital policy is enforced and approves all capital invoices.
• Keep informed about all ongoing capital projects and work closely with departments to ensure correct accounting treatment of capital and R&M costs.
• Draft procedures and prepare memos per the VP of Finance request and supervision.
• Responsible for personal and real property taxes.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience)

• Strong understanding of accounting and GAAP.
• Able to review the monthly financial statements and perform research per assignment
• Problem solving skills
• Able to work independently with high attention to detail and with confidentiality.
• Possess effective skills for managing projects and making business decisions.
• Business analytic skills to translate information/data into usable forms.
• Skills to design, develop and implement methodology for gathering and querying data
• Able to manage time and keep up with financial policies, regulations and legislation
• Ability to work with various software systems, including but not limited to Blackline, Infinium, Sage Fixed Assets, and Stratton Warren.
• Possess effective skills in all Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Bachelor degree and or minimum 3+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be detail oriented.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with ethical integrity; Upholds organizational values.
• Communication - Communicates clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent in this position works on-site at the casino and interfaces with external/internal customers, Team Members, and vendors on a regular basis. The position’s work schedule varies and may include Saturday/Sunday and evening work depending on the needs of the operation. 

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.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.  

All Team Members of the Company are considered to be "at will." As such, any team member may terminate his employment at any time, with or without cause, as may the Company.