Staff Accountant

## Staff Accountant Apply:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R-101411
** About Us
** Fairmount Park Casino & Racing – where 100 years of heart-pounding horse racing meets exciting casino action! Whether you're cheering from the grandstand, trying your luck on the gaming floor, or enjoying a day out with friends, Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing is all about delivering fun, thrills, and unforgettable memories. From live racing tradition to modern entertainment, there's always something exciting happening at Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing!
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* Job Description:

** 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.## Responsibilities:
• 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
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* Qualifications:

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* • 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 & Work Environment:*
* • Frequently required to lift up to a maximum of 30 pounds   
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard  
• The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.
** Base Pay Range:**$60,000 - $65,000
* This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.
** Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.
* Fairmount Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.