Senior G/L Accountant

This position is responsible for assisting the Financial Accounting Manager with the preparation and distribution of daily and monthly financial reports.

• Prepares and records journal entries in facilitation of the monthly closing of the general ledger
• Performs account reconciliations and analysis of key financial information
• Prepares and distributes daily and monthly financial reports
• Prepares forecasts of various revenue and expenses
• Coordinates and facilitates the monthly closing of the general ledger
• Ensures financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with SOX

• Assists with external and internal audits as well as other assignments
• Assists with staff training
• Assists in coordinating departmental objectives with subordinate staff in ensuring departmental deadlines and objectives are met
• Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Three years of experience in Accounting, including journal entry preparation, account analysis and financial reporting
• Understanding of GAAP

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals as it relates to Mohegan Sun
• Building and maintaining financial reports
• Company consolidations and capital budgeting

• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting software
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Must be HIPAA certified 

• Office work environment 
• Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours