Staff Accountant

Job Description

Accountant, Staff-Ex | Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, located in New Orleans, LA. America’s second oldest horse racing track, Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852, operating as a premiere entertainment venue with thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker, and simulcasting year-round. The Staff Accountant assists in preparing essential financial reports, playing a critical role in tracking the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit & loss, and tax liabilities across its diverse operations including a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors. This position ensures accurate financial oversight, supporting informed decision-making and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New Orleans, LA
• Mission: Assist with accurate financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a diverse entertainment and gaming organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Prepare journal series for input to the General Ledger and various accounting sub-systems.
• Reporting: Assist with preparing financial statements and management reports to support informed decision-making.
• Compliance: Support compliance and reporting cycles by assisting with daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Analysis: Ensure accurate financial reporting by analyzing and evaluating accounting and operational data, reconciling accounts, and making necessary adjustments.
• Tax Management: Manage tax compliance tasks, including preparing and filing required forms with federal, state, and local agencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in accounting or finance.
• Skills: Preparation of financial reports, GAAP compliance, data analysis, account reconciliation, internal control development, tax compliance. Must be 21 years or older and possess a valid driver’s license.