Senior Accountant - General Fund

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Senior Accountant, you will perform technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems. You will report to the Accounting Manager at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Headquarters in Durant, Oklahoma.

Full Time | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Pay Range: $63,000 - $73,000

Primary Tasks

1. You will perform general ledger accounting, maintain accounting records, and other related responsibilities in the daily administration.
2. Monitor accounts receivable collections from individuals and institutions; reconcile accounts, revenues and fees.
3. Perform accounts payable responsibilities such as verifying all invoices for payment, ensuring that expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.
4. Prepare schedules and invoices, provide explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and prepare other necessary data for internal and external auditors.
5. You will maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records, and file appropriate forms/reports with agencies.
6. Recommend improvements and solutions to internal controls, departmental procedures and financial issues.
7. Prepare monthly financial statements, such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and budget variances.
8. Reconcile general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and propose adjustments to the general ledger.
9. Provide support such as schedules and information for the annual budget process.
10. Provide departmental assistance with questions relating to payroll, budget to actual reports and general ledger.
11. Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting or finance or 4 years related experience.
• Experience with modern accounting theory, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems.
• Knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions.
• Knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems.
• Evaluate financial reports.
• Two years’ experience in accounting or finance.

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Free access to employee health clinic

Free lunch for casino & resort associates

Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates

Pet insurance

Paid vacation / sick time

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(K) with company match

College tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave

Employee assistance program

Employee prescription program

CNO Paid Life Insurance

Teladoc

On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)

On Site Mammogram Services

Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)

Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program

Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)

Maternity Care Program

(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.

Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

Responsibilities

1. You will perform general ledger accounting, maintain accounting records, and other related responsibilities in the daily administration. 2. Monitor accounts receivable collections from individuals and institutions; reconcile accounts, revenues and fees. 3. Perform accounts payable responsibilities such as verifying all invoices for payment, ensuring that expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts. 4. Prepare schedules and invoices, provide explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and prepare other necessary data for internal and external auditors. 5. You will maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records, and file appropriate forms/reports with agencies. 6. Recommend improvements and solutions to internal controls, departmental procedures and financial issues. 7. Prepare monthly financial statements, such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and budget variances. 8. Reconcile general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and propose adjustments to the general ledger. 9. Provide support such as schedules and information for the annual budget process. 10. Provide departmental assistance with questions relating to payroll, budget to actual reports and general ledger. 11. Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting or finance or 4 years related experience. · Experience with modern accounting theory, principles and practices. · Knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems. · Knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications. · Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions. · Knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems. · Evaluate financial reports. · Two years’ experience in accounting or finance.