Staff Accountant

Description

Principle Purpose of Job

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting and maintaining the daily financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting processes. This role oversees accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting while assisting with tax filings and system maintenance. Additionally, the Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting internal controls, preparing financial statements, and ensuring proper allocation of expenses. Working closely with the Controller and Assistant General Manager, this position requires a high level of attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable Clerk & General Cashier, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Review daily cash and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy in reconciliations and financial records.
• Verify internal house accounts, ensuring proper allocation of charges, discounts, and comps.
• Maintain and update the Property Management and Point of Sales systems, including menu and charge code updates.
• Assist in preparing month-end journal entries and reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Support financial reporting by generating and distributing monthly financial statements.
• Research and resolve disputed credit card charges, preparing necessary documentation.
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly sales and occupancy taxes, processing ACH payments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Controller or Assistant General Manager.

Requirements

Requirements

• 1–2 years of accounting experience required, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general cashiering.
• Degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ResortSuite PMS or similar systems is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment, with flexibility to work holidays as needed.

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually--if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Employer-sponsored monthly events such as Avalanche, Rockies & Nuggets games, Zip-lining, Snow-tubing, Hiking, Bowling, Recreation Center, etc.
• Employer-sponsored Softball and Hockey leagues.
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops.
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer.

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits. 

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.