Accounting Manager

At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, we know the best experiences start with a warm welcome. Whether you're arriving for a relaxing getaway or clocking in for your shift. Here, hospitality is personal, teamwork is real, and people genuinely look out for one another. When you join our team, you're stepping into a workplace where you can learn, grow, and take pride in creating memorable moments across the entire property. We bring energy, heart, and professionalism to everything we do, by building not only unforgettable guest experiences, but a workplace we're proud to call our own.

Be part of a team that's shaping one of the premier destinations for gaming and hospitality. A place where guests and team members alike feel right at home on Oregon's beautiful southern coast and beyond.

The Accounting Manager plays a vital role in supporting the Director of Finance and guiding the daily accounting operations for all CEDCO, CEDARS Corporation and Ko-Kwel Development entities. This leader ensures our financial practices reflect the highest standards of GAAP, while fostering a collaborative, service-minded environment for the accounting team. With stewardship over internal controls and financial integrity, the Accounting Manager helps safeguard the accuracy and reliability of all financial information.

• Make sure the space stays safe, clean, and friendly for both guests and the rest of the team; speak up and report any safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures, while recommending enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Partners with the Director of Finance to deliver timely, accurate financial statements and special reporting as needed.
• Supervise cash management activities, including preparation of deposits, maintenance of checkbooks, and monitoring cash balances to support smooth daily operations.
• Provides leadership and support to accounting staff, assigning and reviewing work, offering guidance, and stepping in as a backup when needed.
• Ensures general ledger accounts remain accurate throughout the year; prepares adjusting entries and assists with audit work papers to support year-end balances.
• Collaborates with leadership and external partners to coordinate the annual audit process.
• Monitors compliance with tribal, federal, and state requirements, advising management on appropriate actions and updates.
• Identifies and implements process improvements that enhance efficiency and service to internal stakeholders.
• Builds positive working relationships with internal departments, vendors, banks, and tribal and governmental partners.
• Protects the confidentiality of all financial records and sensitive information.
• Leads the development, review, and updating of the Accounting Department policies and procedures to reflect current best practices.
• Upholds and promotes company policies and procedures with consistency and professionalism.
• Jump in where needed to support the team and keep things running smoothly. (Other duties as assigned)

• Friendly and approachable attitude that helps guests (and the team) feel welcome and cared for every day.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent amount of education and work history.
• Minimum five years of accounting experience required with demonstrated growth in levels of responsibility. Casino accounting preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in a supervisory capacity with a proven record of operating with high ethical standards.
• Advanced computer experience to include accounting and gaming systems, spreadsheet preparation, and word processing.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately maintain, analyze, and reconcile general accounting records and data.
• Must possess an understanding of GAAP.
• Demonstrated professional appearance and behaviors required.
• Comfortable communicating clearly and positively with both guests and teammates.

We've included the typical physical parts of the job here. If you need an accommodation to do the work, just let us know-we're here to support you.  You'll need to be available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when we are busy. During your shift, you'll stand and frequently walk, and use your hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently sit. It's important to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure, especially when dealing with stressful situations or upset people. Just a heads-up-the casino environment may expose you to secondhand smoke.  This is a quick summary of the main duties and requirements-it might not cover everything you could be asked to do.

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. Team members are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401-K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.