Casino Finance

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

** ***** ** ****** ****** experience at various levels, versed in overall casino operations and performing all accounting and auditing functions associated with the compilation of the monthly/annual casino financial reports.

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Utilize education in business and experience in accounting and auditing to obtain a challenging position and advance in the gaming industry.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

•Understand National Indian Gaming Commissions Federal Register-Minimum Internal Controls on gaming.

•Experienced in internal casino operations and controls, daily casino accounting, auditing processes and knowledge of overall operations.

•Thorough understanding of various accounting software programs and the Aristocrat Oasis slot system.

•Strong communication skills, capable of maintaining positive relations with internal and external customers in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.

•Excellent customer service skills and responsive to managements needs and timelines.

•Capable of multi-tasking, organizing and leading projects.

•Proficient analytical skills, understand the accounting process and its relationship to all departments.

•Responsible for the accuracy, maintenance and confidentiality of company records.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 - Present Little River Casino Resort Manistee, MI

Senior Accountant

•Responsible for managing month-end closings, reviewing and performing balance sheet reconciliations and analyzing trial balances.

•Responsible for monthly journal entries.

•Direct the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements and other financial reports and/or analysis as required.

•Maintain the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation of all company transactions.

•Review entries to the general ledger to assure accuracy and compliance with the company’s established accounting practices and GAAP.

•Continuously modifying the efficiencies and seeking out new processes to expedite the month-end close process. Currently working towards daily posting.

•Recently, corrected the revenue transaction reporting to the general ledger.

•Ensure compliance within the department by enforcing the adherence of all policies and procedures and assuring that reporting and reconciliations are done in a timely manner.

•Supervise and monitor Accounts Payable. Review all checks processed through Accounts Payable ensuring all proper documentation is attached and proper signatures are obtained.

•Incorporated standard operating procedures within the accounts payable area providing increased protection of assets.

•Calculate and prepare monthly gross gaming revenue tax payment, retail, admissions, occupancy, food and beverage tax payments.

•Created and prepare the daily cash flow report.

•Responsible for 945 (W2-G) tax deposits and year end 945 tax submission.

•Verify and prepare weekly Wide Area Progressive (WAP) payments and the monthly lease payments.

•Prepare and maintain the Capital Replacement Reserve schedule.

•Track and reconcile all construction projects (CIP projects).

•Responsible for all banking, cash, activity including monthly bank reconciliations, ordering cash/currency, verification of all wire transfers, debit memos, ACH's.

•Established the daily reconciliation process for in-house check cashing (GCA).

•Reconcile the Food Trak inventory reports to the general ledger and other property inventories.

•Compile a monthly Table Games Analysis Report reviewing it with the Gaming Department and Compliance to ensure table games are performing within a predefined set of parameters.

•Compile a monthly Slot Analysis Report reviewing all gaming machines and investigate any machines that have a variance of +/- 3%.

•Review monthly financials and trial balances with Management Officials.

•Supervise Accounts Payable and the Junior General Ledger Accountant.

2001 - 2004 4 Bears Casino & Lodge New Town, ND

Collections Officer (Accounts Receivable) / Title 31 Compliance Reporting Officer

•Issued monthly statements for approximately 200 accounts and exhausted all remedies of collection in securing payment of delinquent accounts in accordance with established policy and procedure.

•Communicated regularly and timely with casino departments and casino management in providing accurate information as to amounts in collections, delinquent accounts, issues of routine and non-routine disputes.

•Worked closely with the Three Affiliated Tribal (TAT) Finance department to ensure accurate payments and distribution amounts. Reconciled monthly reports with TAT personnel.

•Reconciled monthly employee receivables and accounts receivable. Reviewed monthly journal entries.

•Performed back up job duties for accounting personnel including payroll, accounts payable, slot audit, cage audit and assisted Controller and Director of Administration when needed.

•Performed audits on the Food and Beverage department ensuring inventory control.

•Reviewed and reported Bank Secrecy Act - Title 31 compliance.

•Conducted new employee orientation pertaining to Title 31.

•Worked with the IRS Tip Compliance Program.

•Performed independent monthly cage count audit and slot meter reads.

•Met monthly with the Special Events Coordinator to review all contracts ensuring accurate billing and payment terms and conditions were specified and met within the contracts.

•Worked with account holders encouraging them to re-book events held in the conference center, convention center and hotel.

•Coordinated and facilitated employee recognition events. Eagles Team – functions included set up, service and tear down of special events such as concerts, meetings and other events.

2000 - 2001 Dakota Sioux Casino Watertown, SD

Assistant Controller/Financial Controller Trainee

•Worked extensively with the Financial Controller to develop a thorough knowledge of the duties and responsibilities in all aspects of the Controller position.

 Trained and performed job functions in the following areas: (Served as a Count team member, cage supervisor, observed slot and table games functions, performed all gaming and non-gaming audits, processed payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.)

•Reviewed, reconciled, and organized financial information including all bank reconciliation’s, W2-G withholdings and deposits and payroll tax deposits.

•Prepared journal entries and assisted with the maintenance of the general ledger.

•Prepared monthly financial statements.

•Prepared monthly capital expenditure reports.

•Participated in various internal and external audits including an NIGC audit.

•Knowledgeable with all compliance rules and regulations according to NIGC’s Minimum Internal Controls.

•Prepared Accounting Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

•Prepared departmental budgets.

•Met with department managers to discuss month to date budgets compared to performance focusing on controlling payroll costs, operating expenses and inventory.

•Supervised, evaluated and trained accounting personnel.

1998 - 2000 Dakota Magic Casino Hankinson, ND

Gaming Board Liaison/Executive Administrative Assistant to the CEO

•Coordinated correspondences between three Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise gaming properties, gaming board and the tribal government.

•Active team member in the consolidation of three separate gaming facilities and the structuring of a corporate staff, handbook and policies & procedures.

•Coordinated public forum for discussions concerning compact negotiations between the State of North Dakota and the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate.

•Coordinated and facilitated construction committee meetings in preparation of the new hotel and gaming facility in 1999. Was amongst the first 50 employees hired in preparation of Dakota Magic Casino’s construction in 1996.

•Participated in the selection of design and décor of new gaming facility and hotel room contents.

•Coordinated Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise Board and corporate personnel meetings and events including the hosting of the National Indian Gaming Association and Great Plains Indian Gaming Association.

•Collaborated with the marketing and gaming departments in developing VIP events and ecognition programs.

•Supervised, evaluated and trained administrative office personnel.

1997 - 1998 Dakota Magic Casino Hankinson, ND

Administrative Assistant / Table Games Assistant

•Reviewed daily revenue sheets and comp. tickets for accuracy, compiled win/loss reports, comp reports, daily head count report, and other reports as assigned.

•Reviewed promotional coupons and compiled reports indicating the profitability of a specific promotion in relation to the coupons redeemed.

•Worked with revenue audit compiling table games, keno, player’s club reports and slot analysis.

•Collaborated with players club in generating reports identifying top players and developed ideas for player retention.

•Worked in players club on an as needed basis.

•Trained on CDS Oasis in the following modules learning Super Playmate, Pit Boss, Black Bart, and Jackpot/Fill.

•Supervised, evaluated and trained PBX operators.

1996 - 1997 Dakota Magic Casino Hankinson, ND

Receptionist

•Answered company telephones, greeted guests, performed clerical tasks, maintained files and scheduled appointments for the General Manager.

COMMITTEES

Compliance Committee / Title 31 Officer and Trainer

Employee Advisory Committee Treasurer

Employee Relations /Grievance Committee

Planning/Construction Committee

DNGE Gaming Board

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree – Business Cum Laude

University of Mary Bismarck, ND

Master of Business Administration 4.00 GPA

University of Mary Bismarck, ND

CERTIFICATES

Available upon request

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher

Aristocrat / Oasis Modules

Great Plains Dynamics Software

FRx

IBM AS400 Accounting Software

FAS (Fixed Asset Software)

Micros

Fidelio Xpress

Kronos Time Keeper

REFERENCES

Debra C. Flute, Esq. – , Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (Sioux Tribe) Tribal Attorney, Sisseton, SD 605-***-****

Felicia Jarski - Former Director of Administration for Four Bears Casino, Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, New Town, ND 1-800-***-****

Contact this candidate