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GL Accountant - Full Time in Las Vegas, Nevada at J W Marriott

Salary: $50000 - $65000
J W Marriott
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89145, United States
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Job Description

Position Title: GL Accountant

Reports To: Hotel Controller

Department: Finance

Shift: Day

Role: The GL Accountant is responsible accurately record the accounting transactions and perform detailed account reconciliations for all general ledger companies in a timely manner as well as seek out and implement process improvement and standardization. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.


Qualifications:

    Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred Experience: Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the accounting and/or finance including general ledger, accounts receivable, and fixed assetsSkills:
      Working knowledge of general ledger accounting systems, including ability to import and export data to and from system applicationsAdvanced knowledge of preparation and review of general ledger account reconciliationsFamiliar with monthly and quarterly financial reports including profit & loss reviewAble to work in a high stress fast paced environment managing multiple tasks, projects and personnel simultaneouslyProficient with basic financial and analytical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etcAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including conditional formatting and advanced calculations/functions to interpret and create spreadsheets and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and OutlookHighly developed organizational skills to function effectively while still maintaining attention to detail and meeting established deadlinesStrong analytical, math, and problem-solving skillsAble to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, with impending deadlines and/or established timeframesAble to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes and establish and maintain a cooperative working relationshipStrong team player that has a direct approach and is solution oriented.
    Required:
    Must be at least 21 years of age.

Required Work Cards needed:

    Valid Nevada Gaming LicenseValid Nevada Driver’s License

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

    Prepare accurate journal entries to reflect proper accrual basis accounting transactions in the correct period and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Compile daily and/or monthly journal entries with full supporting documentationAnalyze financial information supplied by various operating departments for accuracy and post transactions interfaced from sub-systems into the general ledgerIdentify and correct errors by preparing journal entries for postingMaintain monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, prepaids, fixed asset, accruals, among othersRecord fixed asset additions, disposals, transfer, and construction-in-process transactions and reconcile and prepare roll forwardsAssist in the month-end closing processesGenerate financial reports as requestedPrepare and submit local and state taxesAssist in periodic financial, tax, compliance and other regulatory audits by preparing requested schedulesEnsure internal controls are being maintained at all times and contribute to controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures and compliance with federal, state, and local requirementsSearch for ways to improve efficiency and assist with process improvementAssist others on the accounting team with questions, processes and system requirementsNotify management of any issues or possible fraudMaintain confidentiality of financial informationPerform other job-related duties as requested.

The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements required for this job.


Essential Job Functions:

The physical demands described here reflect the essential functions of this position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 613.330, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.


Work is performed in a (type of location, i.e., office, kitchen, restaurant, casino, etc.) environment and in other locations throughout the property. Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the casino floor, the noise level increases too loud. Additionally, smoking is permitted in casino areas consistent with Nevada state regulations, which are followed by the employer.


    Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays Effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral formsThe employee frequently is required to sit, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also required to occasionally climb.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Completes all required company trainings and compliance courses as assignedAdheres to company standards and maintains compliance with all company and department policies and procedures

Job Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89145, United States

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