AP & AR Specialist

Alta Ski Area•Alta, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alta Ski Area, one of North America’s premier ski destinations, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its year-round accounting team. This role supports core accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and transaction review. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting skills, sound judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, guests and internal team members in a mountain operations environment.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and resolve them effectively
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work collaboratively with an established team
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with guests, vendors and team members
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred, or at least three years of relevant accounting experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience in preparing journal entries and supporting general accounting processes
Experience in analyzing and resolving reconciliation discrepancies
Ability to analyze data sets and identify trends, issues, and exceptions
Interest in skiing and mountain operations is a plus

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable transactions, including receiving, recording, and paying invoices on time; maintain current vendor W-9 records and prepare annual 1099 tax forms
Manage accounts receivable activities for account sales and contractual agreements, including tracking, billing, and payment follow-up
Perform account reconciliations and investigate, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Conduct periodic inventory reviews and complete detailed end-of-season inventory analysis
Review daily e-commerce sales activity and monitor Pay-As-You-Ski receivables for accuracy and completeness
Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed to the Corporate Controller and management team

Benefits

Company-subsidized Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid leave
401(k) plan with employer match
Free skiing at Alta with your employee ID
Qualifying employees receive discounted skiing at Mountain Collective and Ikon resorts
Alta ticket vouchers for friends and family are available for qualifying employees
Your employee ID allows you free use of Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ski buses
Employees are eligible to participate in our UTA Rideshare Vans
Free or discounted lessons from the Alf Engen Ski School
Discounts at Alta-owned restaurants
Discounts at Alta Ski Shops