Accountant Sr

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Job Profile Title:

Accountant Sr

Job Code:

19324-3

Profile Title:

19324-3 Sr Accountant FSSC - Contract & Entertainment

Grade / Band:

IC3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

It is the primary responsibility of the Senior (Contracts) Accountant to prepare the entertainment and managed outlet settlements, expense and reimbursement accruals, and payments, in accordance with contract terms. The Senior accountant also performs 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

Provide support, training, mentoring, problem resolution, and development to accountants on an ongoing basis to ensure the department performs at a maximum performance level.

Plan, schedule, and manage the staff to promote efficiency in completing their job responsibilities

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 shared service 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

Perform other job‐related duties as requested.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent.

Required

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Accounting/audit experience

Required

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Gaming industry experience

Preferred

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

Required

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

Required

Experience preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliations

Required

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

Required

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

Ability to lead and mentor a team. Able to participate in the design and implementation of programs to increase employee engagement

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

Bending

Carrying __pounds

Clear speech - simple

Clear speech - complex

Climbing

Crawling

Crouching

Distant vision

Driving - auto/van

Driving - limousine

Flexibility - upper body

Flexibility - lower body

Hearing/Listening

Kneeling

Lifting __pounds

Near vision

Normal vision

Pushing/Pulling

Reaching

Sitting

Standing - 5 hours minimum

Stooping

Typing __w.p.m.

Walking

Communication - verbal

Communication - written

Confined area

Contacts - works alone

Contacts - works with others

Exposure to dust / dirt

Exposure to fumes / odors

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Fast pace

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

Hazardous conditions - high structures

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

Indoors

Noise levels - low to moderate

Noise levels - low to high

Office conditions

Outdoors

Restricted area

Smoke

__% Travel

Wet/Humid

Live Stream/ Video Recording

Analytical

Clerical

Comprehension

Crisis incidents

Customer service

Decision making

Fatigue

High pressure

Judgment

Long hours

Math skills - advance

Math skills - basic

Memorization

Organization

Perception

Reading - simple

Reading - complex

Repetition

Safety hazards

Tight deadlines

Writing - simple

Writing - complex