Staff Accountant

Benefits of Working at Nisqually Red Wind Casino

• FREE Medical/Dental/Vision (Spouse and dependent coverage is also available at low rates and reasonable deductibles)
• FREE Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
• FREE Meal during shift
• FREE gaming license renewals
• Paid Time Off
• Floating holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Program (match up to 4%)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellbeing Reimbursements
• Team Member Assistance Program (The Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) provides our team members and their eligible dependents with confidential access to short-term, professional counseling and legal services at no additional cost.)
• Team Member Awards and Incentives (perfect attendance awards and yearly service awards)
• Flex spending and Dependent care spending
• Career advancement opportunities
• Periodic Team Member contests and giveaways
• Team Member dining and gift shop discounts

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To support the day-to-day accounting operations of the casino and related hospitality entities… maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits and regulatory reporting

Our Mission: To enhance continued economic viability and quality of life for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, our Employees, and the neighboring communities

Our Vision: To be the premier gaming and entertainment venue by providing an atmosphere of exceptional service and value to our guests.

Our Core Values: Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting with monthly financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance, account reviews and reconciliation, bank reconciliations, various management reporting, financial analysis, and other assignments upon request. Acts as a backup to Accounts Payable as necessary.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
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Required skills and knowledge:

• BA or BS degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skills in intermediate accounting procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to use ten-key by touch
• Excellent math skills
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite creating spreadsheets, correspondence and research
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to safeguard confidential information
• Ability to perform all job duties accurately
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to obtain a Class III Gaming License

Preferred skills and knowledge:

• Two (2) years accounting experience, including payroll, monthly financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance and account reviews, revenues audits, bank reconciliation and cash management in a professional finance environment and with demonstrated job progression in duties and responsibilities
• Certification in Red Wind’s “Service First “Program
• CMA or CPA – eligible or intent to pursue
• Experience with additional systems (e.g., POS, payroll, revenue systems)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift boxes weighing at least 40 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand or move for long periods of time
• Manual and finger dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine paperwork
• Ability to tolerate a smoke-filled environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment, evaluates and compares possible courses of action to make a decision or recommendation with respect to matters of significance
• Maintains general ledger accounts including the preparation and posting of journal entries and account reconciliation.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and ensures outstanding balances clear in a timely manner.
• Post and reconciles sub-ledger systems such as payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, accounts receivable, inventory, etc.
• Maintains accurate records of additions, disposals and transfers of fixed assets and related depreciation.
• Prepares bank deposits as needed.
• Generates month end bank reports on cash accounts and reconciles them with general ledger balances.
• Provides assistance to Accounts Payable; backs up accounts payable as necessary
• Assists Senior Accountant and Controller with balancing and reconciling assigned general ledger accounts
• Responds to guest and employee inquires and assists with resolutions as needed.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining contacts with vendors
• Assists with audit functions to maintain compliance with applicable internal controls and regulations
• Prepares and files federal, state and other forms and reports as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Proficiency in Excel (reconciliations, pivot tables, basic formulas)

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Rev: 1/26/2026