General Ledger Accountant

Job Description

Accountant, General Ledger | Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, located in Las Vegas, NV. Fontainebleau Las Vegas operates as a large-scale, luxury resort, committed to delivering exceptional experiences and maintaining robust financial health. This Accountant, General Ledger role is essential for ensuring the integrity of the company’s financial records, adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and supporting the critical month-end close processes. The successful candidate will play a foundational part in preparing accurate financial statements and reconciliations that are vital for informed decision-making across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Las Vegas, NV
• Pay: $59000–$69000 yearly
• Mission: This person owns the daily accounting entries and ensures financial statements and reconciliations adhere to GAAP.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Generate accurate and timely monthly financial statements and provide support throughout the month-end close process.
• Journal Entries & Ledgers: Prepare journal entries and meticulously maintain balance sheet schedules and ledgers.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare monthly account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure accounting records and practices consistently adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies across all business units.
• Documentation & Audit: Maintain proper documentation and organize audit evidence within the department for effective record-keeping.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career professional possessing a foundational understanding of accounting principles, potentially holding a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Requires at least six months of prior experience in an accounting position, with a preference for candidates who have worked within a large-scale, luxury resort environment, demonstrating an understanding of relevant financial operations.
• Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent time management abilities with a proven track record of meeting deadlines; and the critical ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Bonus: Candidates who exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate strong supervisory and leadership skills, and are willing and able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, are highly valued.