What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Staff position at Bally's?
About Bally's:
Bally’s Corporation is one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, with millions of players across digital gaming platforms and traditional casino venues. Recognized for our innovation, energy, and dedication to creating thrilling gaming experiences, we were born to entertain!
Bally’s Chicago is a new exciting venture for the company. It will be a world-class entertainment destination resort, befitting Chicago’s status as a world-class city.
A career with Bally’s means starting on a path to endless possibilities. Our growing business is searching for service-minded individuals looking for a place to build and grow, excel, and truly make a difference. So if you want to be challenged in an exciting and fast-paced environment, this is the place for you!
Job Summary:
As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for executing various accounting procedures, including but not limited to month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries. In addition, you will provide essential analytical and organizational skills to support the accounting team best.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Foster an environment that embodies Bally’s Born to Entertain philosophy by creating a fun-filled, entertaining atmosphere
- Enthusiastically promote Bally’s customer-centric culture of offering superior guest service and actively building long-lasting guest relations
- Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations
- Assist in preparing the monthly budget and actual analysis
- Prepare consolidated monthly financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system
- Utilize the consolidated data to prepare footnote information for the 10Q and 10K
- Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data, including working with external auditors and subsidiary accounting departments
- Implement accounting policies, including SOX narratives and flowcharts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance or accounting
- Must have more than three years of experience in accounting or a related field
- Public Accounting Certification (CPA) is preferred
- Must have strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite
Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to lift up to a maximum of 30 pounds
- Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard
Work Environment:
The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.