Accounting Manager

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Remote

Remote

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Regular Full-Time

$80,000 to $100,000 annually, based on experience

Overview: We&rsquo;re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you&rsquo;ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You&rsquo;ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You&rsquo;ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.<br /> <br /> Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits&mdash;such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus&mdash;may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.<br /> <br /> Click <a href="https://www.pennentertainment.com/corp/careers/life-at-penn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.<br />
Responsibilities: <ul><li>Review A/P invoices to verify proper general ledger coding and approvals.</li><li>Ensure the timely completion of the monthly close, including addressing any issues that may arise.</li><li>Review recurring journal entries as well as supporting work papers prepared by staff accountants for all corporate entities. </li><li>Verify that all journal entries have been posted and perform a final review of each corporate entity’s trial balance for accuracy and completeness before each corporate entity is finalized.</li><li>Review monthly binders, which includes the final trial balance, supporting work papers, and all journal entries posted, to ensure evidence of review and appropriate supporting documentation is present.</li><li>Ensure documentation, including appropriate sign-offs, is completed for all key controls, and coordinate all requests with internal and external auditors.</li>Assist Shared Services (accounting and finance) leadership with special projects, etc.</li><li>Provide training to new and existing staff as needed. </li><li>Coordinate month-end and year end accounting closing process. </li><li>Review and approve all invoices, purchase orders, etc.</li><li>Review reports which summarize and forecast all activity and financial position in areas of unbudgeted expenses and changes in the original plans. Responsible for the accuracy of these reports.</li><li>Provide management with timely reviews of all project work and its status and progress in its various activities.</li></ul>
Requirements: <ul><li>Responsible for staff development and training programs.</li><li>Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement.</li><li>Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regard to performance.</li><li>Determines recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning, and directing work) to meet business needs. </li><li>Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.</li><li>Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).</li></ul>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS <br />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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.<br /><ul><li>Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance or Economics from a four-year college or university.</li><li> 5 years of industry experience or 3 years of public accounting.</li><li>Knowledgeable in GAAP and able to research accounting pronouncements to ensure compliance.</li><li>CPA preferred but not required. </li><li>Willing to travel to property locations upon request.</li><li>Able to work under tight deadlines, maintain multiple priorities. </li><li>Ability to work overtime occasionally.</li></ul>LANGUAGE SKILLS<br />Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.<br /> <br />REASONING ABILITY<br />Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.<br /> <br />MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: <br />Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.<br />