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If you possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or equivalent accreditation, 10 years of experience in accounting & auditing, 5 years of supervisory experience, and gaming industry experience, this is the perfect advancement opportunity for you with Emerald Queen Hotels & Casinos!

Description - Director of Accounting

We are seeking a results-driven leader to oversee accounting and compliance within our organization. This role ensures financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while fostering a high-performing team. The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership, manage audits, streamline processes, and maintain compliance with all applicable laws and internal controls. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial acumen are essential.

Salary based on skills and experience. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and compliance staff.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Oversee regulatory compliance, audits, and anti-money laundering measures.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Collaborate with Tribal accounting and executive leadership.
  • Drive process improvements and department initiatives.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
  • Supervise Accounting, Audit, Internal Controls, and Compliance Staff

This position requires exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills to manage critical financial and operational functions effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or equivalent professional accreditation
  • Ten years of experience in accounting and auditing
  • Five years of supervisory experience
  • Gaming experience

PREFERRED

  • MBA
  • Experience working with tribal entities

Additional education/experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.

Competencies:

  • The Director of Accounting will possess exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service, ensuring smooth collaboration across departments. 
  • He/She will have in-depth knowledge of casino policies, gaming regulations, internal controls, and tribal/state compacts, coupled with proficiency in MS Office and relevant accounting software. 
  • Key competencies include excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities, paired with critical thinking and analytical skills for effective decision-making. 
  • This leader will thrive both independently and in a team environment, demonstrating adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and unwavering professionalism. 
  • Expertise in anti-money laundering regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IRS regulations, and meticulous record-keeping is essential. 
  • With a focus on leadership, performance management, budgeting, planning, and scheduling, the Director of Accounting will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance and driving excellence in our financial operations. 
  • Above all, the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality is a must.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires the physical ability to sit or stand for up to 10 hours a day in an office or gaming floor environment, with frequent walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, pushing, and pulling. Candidates should possess strong hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and the ability to concentrate in loud or busy settings. The position involves occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs. and working in a smoke-filled environment.

Additional Requirements:

Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which may require this position to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment illegal drug screen and obtain a Class IIIA 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.

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Emerald Queen Casinos & Hotels - Puyallup Tribe of Indians

5700 Pacific Highway E

Fife, WA 98424

Corporate Office

Full Time: 100% paid Medical/Dental/Vision, $20,000 Life Insurance, 401(k) after 90 days/up to 6% Co. match, 18 paid flex days per yr., Emp. Asst. Prgm, Free employee dining room meals, Free parking, Meal discounts in our restaurants & more!

Emerald Queen Casinos & Hotels - Puyallup Tribe of Indians

The Emerald Queen Hotels & Casinos are located between Seattle and Olympia, Washington, right off I-5. The Casinos in Tacoma and Fife are owned by the Puyallup Tribe, who are known for "generous and welcoming behavior to all people.” They value their members and employees, to whom they attribute their continued success.

The Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Tacoma features traditional and contemporary Coast Salish artwork and architectural elements designed by Puyallup tribal members. It totals 310,000 square feet It's a $400 million project that opened in June 2020. Our facility boasts a Vegas-style It's a $400 million project that opened in June 2020. Our facility boasts a Vegas-style gaming floor, complete with over 2,100 slots more than 60 table games, as well as a 250 seat Sports bar.

Our luxurious Tacoma Hotel Tower features 200 rooms and suites with stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Puget Sound.

Guests relax in our fitness center and indoor pool, and dine in style at one of our amazing restaurants, including the Puyalapabs Cafe', Sportsbook Bar & Grill, Waterway Deli, Riverbank Express, and Slahal Steakhouse pairs a classic steakhouse cuisine with stunning views of the City, Commencement Bay, Mount Tahoma, and the Olympic Mountains, and offers an unparalleled dining experience. Our guests also enjoy fresh coffee at the Cedar Rose and Paddle Wheel, which features freshly baked pastries.

Our Emerald Queen Event Center features 21,000 square feet of event space caters to a variety of events like national concerts, professional combative sports, viewing parties, with flexible stadium seating for 1800+ guests.

2920 E R Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
Local: 253-594-7777
Toll Free: 888-831-7655

The Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Fife is a popular local spot as well as a favorite concert and entertainment destination in the Pacific Northwest region. 

Our Casino features over 2,300 slot machines, 60 table games, and the Pacific Northwest's largest Sportsbook. Our EQC Fife Hotel features over 100 hotel rooms, and a voluminous 25,000 square foot multi-purpose event space and ballroom.

Our guests enjoy divine dining and a panoramic view of Mount Rainier at the award-winning Tatoosh Grill, offering the world’s finest natural Angus beef, wild seafood, and authentic Chinese fare. The Paradise Deli serves favorites like pizza, sub sandwiches, coffee, and fresh baked goods, made with love daily, right in our own bakery.

5700 Pacific Highway E
Fife, WA 98424
Telephone: (253) 594-7777

EQC Careers - Click on our Video to hear first-hand why we are great place to work!

The Emerald Queen is owned by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Our mission is to identify outstanding employees whom we recognize & reward with exceptional benefits and training & development programs to promote advancement in our gaming/hospitality properties.

We want to place the right person in the right position to create positive guest experiences in a way that beautiful casino design and flashing game lights cannot. In short, we're looking for team members who are genuinely interested in creating a fantastic guest experience at the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos. If you are that person, we want you on our team! 

Employees may be assigned to either of our properties in Fife or Tacoma.

Working Full-Time with the Emerald Queen Casinos & Hotels, you not only receive 100% paid medicalbut many other benefits and perks as well.
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All Full-Time Employees receive:
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision
• $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) Retirement options after 90 days of employment with up to 6% company match
• 18 paid flex days per year (maximum accrual of 31 days per year after 12 years)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance option through voluntary payroll deduction

Extra Board/On-Call
All Extra Board/On-Call employees receive:
• 401(k) Retirement options after 90 days of employment with up to 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance option through voluntary payroll deduction

All Employees
In addition to benefits listed above, all employees receive free meals in our employee dining rooms, free parking, 20% employee meal discounts in all casino restaurants, a great employee recognition program, and much more!