Finance – Junior Accountant

PURPOSE

A structured Junior Accountant role is critical to the success of the Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza. The primary purpose of the Junior Accountant is to provide the Daily Managerial Report (DMR) to all Managers and Head Office on a daily basis.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Junior Accountant will be responsible for providing support to the finance department with strong emphasis on accuracy and analysis.

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble all reports required for the DMR
• Work with each Department Head to confirm information is accurate
• Input information into DMR Upload in a timely and accurate manner
• Follow procedures for uploading the DMR
• Assist with the timely and accurate production of financial statements.
• Weekly Bank Reconciliation
• Account Reconciliations as assigned
• Assist AP in month end procedures
• Any other duties as required by management.
• Work is performed within policies included in provincial and federal law as well as tribal, gaming and administrative regulations.
• Attend and/or take any training that is required and approved by management

IMPACT OF ACTION

The Junior Accountant has a direct impact on the ability to provide Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza guests, staff and management with a safe and suitable environment in which to visit and/or work. KEY

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position requires the ability to communicate clearly, deal tactfully and work effectively with Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza guests, staff and management. The incumbent in this position will provide a primary interface to other Casino & Plaza departments.

LATITUDE OF ACTION

The Junior Accountant is expected to report on all events that could have a negative effect on the operations or reputation of the Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza. The activities and authority of the Junior Accountant is guided by the Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza Visions and Values.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Actively seeking a career in Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years work related experience.
• Strong Excel skills preferred
• Prior accounts payable and general ledger analysis experience an asset.
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced deadline driven environment
• Detail oriented and a keen learner
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Highly developed analytical and creative thinking skills a must.
• Post secondary education in accounting or business administration an asset.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Self-planning skills sufficient to schedule, organize, and carry out work assignments according to established work plans, adjusting work schedules according to changing priorities.
• Developed judgment and problem solving skills sufficient to interpret and/or analyze factual and conceptual information with the ability to adapt general procedures or approaches when formulating responses to problems.
• Manages workload independently, and works well in teams.
• Develops security and systems knowledge through on the job experience.
• Must display leadership skills, the ability to multi-task and adjust to multiple jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work in an office setting. The hours of work may vary and overtime may be required during peak business periods, and standard hours may be different in the service industry.