Staff Accountant, Finance (Caesars New Orleans) at Caesars… · New…

Staff Accountant, Finance (Caesars New Orleans)

Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

The Staff Accountant is responsible for financial accounting, including month end close process, reconciliations and assisting property operations with their research questions.

• Assists in performing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes to properly record and classify financial transactions.
• Assists Finance Leader with requests regarding financial transactions impacting their departments.
• Analyzes and research various books and records
• Develops and implements best practices in all areas of Property Accounting.
• Ensures compliance with existing and established accounting controls as well as company policies and procedures pertaining to GAAP.
• Assists in all aspects of internal and external audit reviews.
• Ensure that all accounting and financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist with or leading special projects as requested
• Continuous process improvement within areas of responsibility or assisting other departments with improvement projects
• Verifies the accuracy of information transmitted to the financial reporting system.
• Support the maintenance and recording of activity related to fixed assets and construction-in-progress.
• Be flexible in working shifts and break times.
• Acts as a role model and presents oneself as a credit to Caesars and encourages others to do the same.
• Adheres to all department and company policies and procedures.
• Performs all related duties as assigned

• Four year college graduate with a major in Accounting or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 year of accounting or related experience; Fixed assets/construction accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently when necessary;
• Understanding of SOX 404 and GAAP.
• Ability to identify changes in the business environment and make changes to control framework.
• Knowledge of computer software; MS Excel and Access, LMS, Infinium.
• Familiarity of state regulations
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to continuously maneuver around office, effectively work at a desk and respond to written and aural cues.
• Must have the manual dexterity to operate the computer and other necessary office equipment.
• Must be able to respond calmly to demands of internal customers and work in pressure situations. Must be able to work independently.
• Must be self-motivated and able to handle more than one function at a time by being well organized.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

GAMING PERMIT: Non-key

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel earned recognition as a City Business “Best Places to Work” honoree and was named “#1 Large Employer” in the New Orleans area by the “Times-Picayune” Top Workplaces program. A destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to provide exceptional experiences for our guests.

Caesars New Orleans Casino is a Caesars Entertainment company. Our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.