Staff Accountant, Lodging & Accounts Receivable

Company: Alterra Mountain Company
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Year Round

AUTHENTICITY - EMPOWERMENT - COLLABORATION - PURPOSE

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood
  For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
  
  POSITION SUMMARY
  
  Our Staff Accountant, Lodging will be an integral member of our Shared Services Accounting Team here at Alterra Mountain Company. This position is responsible for Lodging Accounting, Homeowner Accounting, and Accounts Receivable functions.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  
  • Lodging Accounting responsibilities include daily/weekly/monthly review of Lodging revenues and expenses to ensure accurate posting to the general ledger
  • Preparation of daily/weekly/month end journal entries for Lodging Revenue and Owner Share Revenue
  • Understand the flow of information through the property management and general ledger systems
  • Ensure a complete and accurate month-end close process within established deadlines of the company
  • Prepare monthly Homeowner Statements of account, as required and defined by each resort Rental Management Agreement, and distribute revenue payments accordingly
  • Preparation of annual 1099-MISC reporting for Homeowner revenue payments
  • Assist General Ledger Team with account reconciliation research for all Lodging accounts
  • Prepare monthly Travel Agent statements and payments for commissionable reservations
  • Maintain customer database for Accounts Receivable
  • Prepare and distribute Accounts Receivable Invoices on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basis
  • Reconcile and apply incoming payments for Accounts Receivable daily
    QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
    
    Knowledge:
    
    • Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
    • Experience working with Springer Miller Systems (SMS) property management software preferred
    • Experience working with Galaxy/Litespeed preferred
    • Experience working with Owner Relations accounting software preferred
    • Fundamental understanding of US GAAP preferred but not required
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
      Skills & Abilities:
      
      • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
      • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
      • Organized in tasks. Excellent follow through and timely response to all inquiries
      • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and adjust to constantly changing priorities
      • Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks at once
      • Ability to maintain a consistently high level of productivity and accuracy in a fast paced, growth environment
      • Ability to work independently and as part of a team while supporting other team members
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills
        EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
        
        Education:
        
        • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred but not required
          Experience:
          
          • 2+ years of accounting experience, specifically Lodging/Homeowner Accounting and Accounts Receivable
          • Experience using multiple accounting and property management systems
            The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.
            
            Denver area base salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
            
            Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.
            
            To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
            
            Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

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