Accountant - NJ

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Gaming Laboratories International - Lakewood Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Lakewood Township, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Accountant at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial integrity of the casino and gambling industry. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic team to analyze financial information, prepare reports, and manage various accounting tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining the finances, budget, and accounting practices for a global business, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing accurate and timely financial statements.
• Responsible for month-end closing and the financial reporting process, including account analysis and reconciliation.
• Assist with the annual external financial audit.
• Schedule, maintain, and manage all assigned project activities.
• Post employee timecards and expense reports.
• Accurately enter accounts payable invoices, obtaining proper approvals.
• Assist in preparing and filing workers compensation or license renewals.
• Maintain fixed asset software, run reports, and record depreciations.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closings.
• Generate invoices and ensure they, along with expenses, are processed accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate data in the Acumatica system, including new tasks, revenue and expense budgets, and client bill rates.
• Invoice intercompany, domestic, and/or international clientele.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, as needed.
• Act as a back-up to payroll.
• Assist with the production and analysis of project profitability and budget vs. actual reports.
• Review proposals for specialized billing of fixed price projects.
• Analyze aged accounts receivable reports and notify project managers of overdue accounts.
• Assist with state contract revenue reporting requirements.
• Prepare account analysis and transaction investigations.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial reports.
• Research financial issues.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Capture, document, and communicate project information.

Requirements

• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of previous experience as an Accountant or in a similar role is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and Enterprise Resource Management Programs.
• Experience preparing budgets and reporting on variances.
• Experience using Acumatica, SQL Query writing, Crystal Reports or Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.
• Experience with reconciling and generating invoices in an efficient, accurate manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• High degree of attention to quality, details, and correctness.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Acumatica, SQL Query writing, Crystal Reports or Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement