Senior Accountant

Discovery Land Company•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance and Accounting Department. The role handles the Club’s accounting procedures and maintains a healthy financial profile while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local principles. The Senior Accountant prepares and reviews financial documents, reports, and statements; oversees accounting procedures such as tax returns, month-end closures, and budgeting; and advises on general financial matters. The position manages financial reports, records, and accounts, conducts billing processes, and maintains the general ledger. It also assists the Project Controller with accounting-related responsibilities. The role performs daily recording activities, month-end closing, and implementation of internal controls to support the accuracy and integrity of financial statements. It executes month-end responsibilities for Development, Condos, Utility, and other Club areas as needed; prepares and posts journal entries; prepares FloQast reconciliations; assists with Club account reconciliations; and prepares a cost of sales model for the Project Controller’s review. The Senior Accountant prepares audit work papers and tax workpapers for review, manages accounting input and progress for current development projects, reviews development Pay Applications, and approves development-related invoices for payment. The Senior Accountant exchanges information with departments about development status, assists Club Operations with food and beverage inventory control and cost reporting, and works with development and operational staff to resolve accounting and finance issues. Duties also include invoice processing, signature routing and accounts payable entry; producing payable checks and related registers and details; and reconciling Accounts Payable between the General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger. Special projects and other duties may be assigned. The position is based at one of Discovery Land Company’s corporate offices in Scottsdale, Arizona. The posting notes that the responsibilities and working conditions may be revised as circumstances change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance.
At least 3 years of work-related skill, knowledge, and experience.
Adhere to Discovery Land Company’s Projects policies and procedures.
Communicate regularly and effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, and the accounting team.
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload.
Report to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
Meet departmental productivity, organization, and consistency standards.
Comply with laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner.
Be flexible and able to pivot to new projects, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
Work flexible hours or schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required due to business demands.
Work effectively in a team environment and remain calm and focused during busy periods.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; standing, walking, and moving for periods greater than eight hours; and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than 50 pounds.
Have a positive attitude and professional demeanor, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to serve members, guests, and team members.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Proficiency in Timberline, Jonas, and TEI software applications.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Handle the Club’s accounting procedures and maintain a healthy financial profile while ensuring compliance with applicable state, federal, and local principles.
Prepare and review financial documents, reports, and statements; oversee accounting procedures including tax returns, month-end closures, and budgeting.
Manage financial reports, records, and accounts, conduct billing processes, and maintain the general ledger.
Assist the Project Controller with accounting-related responsibilities.
Record daily accounting activity, complete month-end closing, and implement internal controls to support the accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
Execute month-end responsibilities for Development, Condos, Utility, and other Club areas as needed; prepare and post journal entries and prepare FloQast reconciliations.
Assist with Club account reconciliations and prepare a cost of sales model for review by the Project Controller.
Prepare and complete audit work papers for review by the Project Controller.
Prepare and complete tax workpapers requested by the Discovery Tax team for review by the Project Controller.
Manage accounting input, progress, and finalization for current development projects, including monthly review of Pay Applications.
Review and approve development-related invoices for payment.
Interface with departments to exchange information about development status.
Assist Club Operations with food and beverage inventory control and cost reporting.
Work with development and operational staff to resolve accounting and finance issues.
Process invoices, route signatures, and enter invoices into the accounts payable module.
Produce payable checks; make copies, run registers, verify, and print details when necessary.
Reconcile Accounts Payable between the General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.