Accounting Controller (FT)

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa•Acme, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resort Controller will work with the CFO/VP of Finance to manage all aspects of the accounting department to ensure efficiency and accuracy. This position will work collaboratively with all departments and guide the accounting team in establishing effective communication and working relationships across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year University or College in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
At least 5 years of accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
Being able to understand and work with different personality types.
Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to achieve goals.
Ability to thrive in a multi-tasked and fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form with the public as well as other team members.
Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
Ability to reach/bend/stretch/kneel/ on a regular basis
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to meet deadlines on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and subtract in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Resort/Hotel accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Payment of monthly sales taxes
Preparation of yearly state tax return
Oversee and approve AP payments of all types
Approve bank reconciliations monthly
Approve account reconciliations monthly
Approve inventory account balances monthly
Prepare and maintain a multitude of financial statements and monthly journal entries
Oversee and assist Accounting staff
Assist leadership team in forecasting and budgeting process
Attend credit meetings, forecast meetings, and accounting staff meetings
Post payroll entries
Issue and maintain corporate credit cards
Verify Gift Card balances and activity
Maintain Great Plains Chart of Accounts
Maintain good rapport with fellow employees and reflect on a team-oriented mindset
Must understand and abide by environmental practices of the resort
Other duties as assigned
Directly supervise payroll manager, purchasing manager, accounts payable clerks, general cashier, and staff accountants. This includes managing schedules, disciplinary action, reporting, administrative tasks, evaluations, planning, directing, planning/attending/leading meetings, etc.