Caesars Entertainment

Staff Accountant, Finance (Caesars New Orleans)


PayCompetitive
LocationNew Orleans/Louisiana
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 56144

      JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU

      Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests. Are you ready to join a team that embraces a family culture, blazes the trail, and commits to delivering Family-Style Service at every turn? We want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Become a part of our winning team and bring your fun spirit along with you!

      BENEFITS: Caesars New Orleans is proud to offer our team members a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our team members also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:

      • FREE Downtown Team Member Parking
      • Discounted Monthly Bus Passes
      • Free Team Member Assistance Program
      • Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates
      • Fun and Free Team Member Events
      • Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network
      • Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
      • First Time Homebuyer Program
      • Child Care Assistance Program
      • 401k Matching

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

      ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

      • 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

      QUALIFICATIONS:

      • 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.

      PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

      • 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

  • About the company

      Caesars Entertainment, Inc. was a Paradise, Nevada based business that was the largest owner, operator and developer of casinos throughout the world.