The Accounting Project Coordinator initiates, plans, and executes special projects on behalf of the Finance department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Initiates, manages, and completes special projects within the approved budget and schedule.
- Identifies resource requirements, assembles project team, establishes project schedule, assigns tasks, and monitors progress of the assigned project.
- Communicates potential delays and budget issues to project stakeholders.
- Ensures project participants are working as a cohesive team to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
- Coordinates the implementation and training of new systems and upgrades.
- Evaluates current department processes to identify internal control and efficiency improvements.
- Performs compliance audits to provide independent assurance that processes are performed as designed.
- Prepares ad-hoc reports and analysis as requested.
- Provides emergency coverage for the department.
- Assists with audit requests and document preparation.
- Supports the development and achievement of department goals.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge on Accounting Standards and new technology.
- Protects the confidentiality of any and all Casino business information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
REQUIRED :
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Seven years of experience in corporate accounting and / or public auditing.
- Five years of supervisory experience.
- Project management experience with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
PREFERRED :
- CPA or equivalent professional accreditation.
- Gaming Experience.
- Experience working with tribal entities.
Additional education / experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.
Must be able to obtain a Class IIIA gaming license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission.
The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino.
About Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel :
Emerald Queen Casino at Fife is a popular local spot as well as a favorite concert and entertainment destination in the Pacific Northwest region.
Amenities at EQC Fife include over 2,300 slots, 103 hotel rooms, and a voluminous 25,000 square foot multi-purpose event space and ballroom.
Just three miles south of Fife, in the city of Tacoma, is the location of the second EQC property Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma, a $400 million project that opened in June 2020.
This brand-new facility boasts a Vegas-style gaming floor complete with over 2,100 slots, more than 60 table games, 155 hotel rooms and suites, six dining venues, and a 250-seat sports bar.
EQC Tacoma features traditional and contemporary Coast Salish artwork and architectural elements designed by Puyallup tribal members.
Keeping the environment in mind, building elements using recycled materials and architecture designed to meet or beat the State’s energy code requirements were thoughtfully executed during construction.
EQC Tacoma is also the home of the Emerald Queen Event Center, a state-of-the-art indoor event space with stadium seating capacity for 1800+ concert-goers.