Assists the CFO in planning and directing the accounting activities within the finance department or divisions of the organization by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Duties may be added to, changed or deleted at the sole discretion of management:

· Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and accounting issues of Tribal Government and Entities (Casino, Gas Station, Hotel, and other enterprises).

· Responsible for the payroll processing for the Rancheria and Entities

· Able to perform the entire task listed in the job description of Accounting Clerk.

· Participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.

· Responsible for the maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.

· Responsible for importing Casino Master Daily Gaming Activity to Sage from Revenue Audit monthly accounting, follow up to address issues with import process, and review Revenue Audit GL activity and communicate necessary improvements to problems encountered during GL reconciliations or importing.

· Monthly and weekly reconciliation of slot participation expense, schedule of liability per machine, reporting of participation liability to slot vendor, and payment to each slot vendor.

· Monthly reconciliation to general ledger of retired and ongoing slot progressive slot liabilities, in addition to Bingo, Cardroom, and any other progressive liability activity.

· Directs the maintenance and reconciliation of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, asset & depreciation expenses, costs, property, and operating expenses.

· Performs asset system maintenance, asset tracking, asset verification, asset disposal, and asset schedule reconciliation to general ledger of Assets for Tribal Government and Entities.

· Facilitate physical asset verification with management at least annually.

· Facilitate process to ensure monthly count, compilation, reconciliation, and adjustment of inventory balances to general ledger and corresponding cost of goods sold monthly.

· Facilitate customer Charge Account credit worthiness review, legal review, setup, tracking, reconciliation, monitoring, follow-up, and reporting.

· Facilitate vendor credit application completion, legal review, and submission process,

· Reconciles bank statements for Tribal Government and Entities monthly.

· Assists the CFO in preparation of monthly reports to Council.

· Assists the CFO in the preparation of the annual budgets.

· Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.

· Collaborates with the CFO to establish & review the system of internal controls for the department and assists in developing procedures to improve on the existing systems in place.

· Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting along with the Directors, Managers and CFO.

· Prepares IRS Forms 945, W-2G, 1099, 1042-S, 1098 and other Information Tax Returns, reconciles Return data to accounting records, files them timely with the IRS, and remits withholdings to IRS within the prescribed due dates, and/or otherwise ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal and tribal laws and preparation of various tax filings necessary.

· Provides timely payment to Taxing authorities for tax obligations, while reconciling tax obligations compared to payments to ensure taxes due are paid and accounted for.

· Reviews financial statements with management personnel.

· Provide source documentation, schedules, reconciliations, and any proposed adjustments to CFO for review prior to posting.

· Assists in the installation and maintenance of any new accounting systems, timekeeping systems, and payroll systems, inventory or property record keeping accounting systems such as FAS, Yellow Dog, InfoGenesis, Paychex, Yellow Dog, Columbus Data Services, and other enterprise and tribal government software.

· Reconciles Kiosk ATM inventory to general ledger to identify variance between month end balance of currency in the kiosk and general ledger,

· Assists CFO in preparing US Bank Loan Covenant Testing Certification reports,

· Coordinates Annual 401k Audit, which includes requesting RFP, coordinating fieldwork dates, providing requested documents to Auditor and/or Paychex personnel, responding to inquiries, reviewing status of Paychex fulfilling auditor requests, updating progress with CFO, and reviewing results of 401k Audit and Form 5500 and Form 8955-SSA and providing final 401K Audit Report, Form 5500, and Form 8955-SSA to Department of Labor and IRS via Paychex, respectively,

· Provides direct supervision to the Casino Finance Manager/Revenue Audit Manager.

• Management of the Revenue Audit Department at Casino to make sure that results of daily, weekly, and monthly gaming activities are reconciled to source documents in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, and report any discrepancies to Casino GM and CFO.
• Reviews Title 31 reports prepared by Casino Manager or designee to be sent to to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network “FinCEN,” insures that Cash Transaction Reports “CTR” reconcile to source documents, and confirm CTR’s are transmitted to FinCEN,
• Provide supervision of Count Team activities to insure that counts are performed correctly and reconcile to Slot Machine and other gaming source documents in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, and report any discrepancies to Casino GM.
• Assists in fiscal management of Entities as assigned.
• Other job duties as requested by the CFO.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.

Communication – Must have exceptional people skills. Able to communicate effectively with any customer and employees at all levels.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations

Delegation-Must be able to direct supervisory and front line staff in the course of their duties and delegate duties to specific individuals to ensure company standards are maintained at the highest levels in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Ethics – Treat people with respect; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains high level of confidentiality.

Managing People - Provides regular performance feedback.

Motivation - Must be self-motivating and able to motivate employees at all levels to achieve the company’s long and short term goals.

Oral Communication-Listen and get clarification; Respond well to questions.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Professionalism - Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Teamwork – Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Support everyone’s effort to succeed.

Technical Skills - In depth knowledge and skill and ability to shares expertise with others.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Finance and Revenue Audit. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommend for hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be detail orientated and use follow up skills. Must be able to effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines. Multi-task oriented.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree in approved related field/s or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and five (5) years related experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present and provide information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, fractions, ratios, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Review and/or audit internal documents to ensure accuracy of purchases, revenue, and errors of transaction. Create and propose gain/loss reports, monetary policies, and maintain accurate budgetary items.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of uncertain variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret, communicate, and delegate instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and suggest a plan of action as necessary.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, internet, Microsoft Outlook e-mail, proficient in 10-key and other office equipment; Accounting software; Payroll systems; and Revenue Audit software; Must type a minimum of 35 words per minute.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ®ISTRATIONS

Must qualify for and maintain an Elk Valley Rancheria gaming license. Must have a current valid driver license.

The following trainings will be offered post-employment and are required within the training schedule timeframe: Title 31, sexual harassment prevention, prevention and managing computer related injuries, driving safety, safety orientation, incident investigation, workplace violence, back safety, drug and alcohol abuse for managers, hazard communication, office safety and office ergonomics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be able to work under stressful situations. Drug and Alcohol free workplace.