Hotel Staff Accountant / Analyst

Vail Resorts•Keystone, FL

About The Position

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). We are looking for a kindred spirit to join our finance and accounting team for Kindred Resort, a new elevated luxury property, located at the base of Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado. Kindred Resort is a visionary development with a mission to be the most welcoming luxury hospitality experience through extreme kindness and active excellence. Embedded in the resort experience is a passion for outdoors and creating connection between guests, employees, and community. Our goal is to spark elevated experiences that welcome all kindred spirits. Vail Resorts is a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you! The Kindred Staff Accountant / Analyst position is an integral part of the overall day-to-day hotel operation. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and works in concert with each hotel operational team and centralized accounting to ensure a timely and accurate close of the 3rd party books. This job requires the ability to meet deadlines, a keen attention to detail, act as an agent of change for process improvements, enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude, and a strong work ethic.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience in Hotel or Hospitality related finance and accounting.
Able to work flexible hours and extended shifts as required to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving and planning skills.
Able to carry out tasks independently and accurately.
Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Hospitality related fields.
Hotel front desk experience.
Previous experience with PeopleSoft, Opera, Simphony and Tyngo.

Responsibilities

Manage guest, group and wholesale billing, chase late payments and reconcile receivables.
Review of daily revenue.
Reconcile bank statements, guest ledger and other balance sheet accounts.
Assist with journal entries, accruals and overall closing procedures.
Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal policies and regulations.
Preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
Preparation and knowledge of sales tax returns as well as any other applicable tax liabilities.
Oversee all Accounts Receivables functions, including collection calls as needed.
Manage customer inquiries – group, wholesale, individual guests.
Investigate/respond to credit card chargeback inquiries.
Prepare Accounts Receivable billing for all groups.
Maintain accounts receivable system, review the aging, reconcile daily hotel receivables and review group master billings.
Verify credit cards are processed nightly by night audit team.
Participate in and critique asset inventories
Promote and demonstrate superior customer service in accordance with company standards.
Maintain strong communication and resolve any disputes and billing discrepancies.
Maintain confidentiality of resort and guest information to protect the assets of Kindred and VRI.
Perform any additional tasks or projects as requested by management.

Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks!
Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
Free ski passes for dependents
Critical Illness and Accident plans