Accountant Sr

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Job Profile Title:

Accountant Sr

Job Code:

19324

Profile Title:

19324 Accountant Sr

Grade / Band:

IC3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

It is the primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant to perform varied accounting functions to include assisting with preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and established company policies, preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and perform ad‐hoc accounting projects as requested by management. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles.

Record transactional activity timely and accurately in the general ledger

Evaluate and implement internal controls so that processes are operating effectively

Provide necessary reporting on financial data, ensuring all requested reporting (ad‐hoc and routine) are completed in a timely manner and contain accurate information

Ensure proper planning and resource availability for assigned projects; develop, design, measure, and ensure analytical and control activities are operating effectively with the department; Supervise projects according to plans

Participate in project implementation for systems and/or processes related to the corporate department initiated by other departments and/or by the department to ensure that requirements are met and/or work efficiently enhanced

Ensure accounting records and practices adhere to GAAP and MGM Resorts International Operations accounting policies and remain standard across all business units

Supervise the allocation of resources, performance, and any competing requirements to meet internal customer expectations, Service Level Agreement performance thereby enabling achievement of business case benefits realization

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international regulatory requirements including SOX, gaming regulations, minimum internal control requirements, IRS, anti‐money laundering laws and internal control requirements

Lead, drive, communicate and be accountable for corporate strategies that deliver high quality, cost effective and value support services across MGM Resorts International

Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelors Degree

Required

3+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Auditing or Accounting experience.

Required

Experience in working with all levels of management, including executives and consulting with key business stakeholders

Preferred

Experience pulling financial reports and utilizing them to make recommendations and decisions based on financial data

Preferred

Experience preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliations

Preferred

Experience with monthly and quarterly financial reporting including P&L review

Preferred

2+ years gaming industry experience

Preferred

Previous knowledge and experience with MGM Resorts International gaming and financial systems (Tandem, CMS, MachineAccounting, CBS, Bravo Poker, XpertX, Mlife, Showcase Strategy, Cognos Finance, Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle EPM Cloud)

Preferred

Previous knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)

Preferred

Bilingual, English as the primary or secondary language

Preferred

Previous experience working in a similar corporate setting

Preferred

Ability to work in a high stress fast paced environment managing multiple tasks, projects, and personnel simultaneously. Must possess ability to prioritize conflicting duties and maintain timeline integrity for projects and tasks

Able to move people of all levels to action while managing day‐to‐day operations

Strong organizational skills to function effectively while still maintaining attention to detail and meeting established deadlines

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), accounting practices and theories

Clear understanding of change management. This should include participating in the development or implementation of solutions which require comprehensive shifts in operational practices

Determine appropriate strategies and business plans to meet performance requirements

Strive for continuous improvement. Proven ability to develop and execute innovative ideas, projects, and business solutions

Ability to guide design and strategy for use of electronic system tools to improve process, mine data, extract, and report data

Strong team player that has a direct approach and is solution oriented

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying 10 pounds

X

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Distant vision

X

Driving

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting 10 pounds

X

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Typing

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

Travel

X

Wet/Humid

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Organization

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Tight deadlines

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X