Senior Accounting Manager

Boyne Resorts • Snoqualmie Pass, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Accounting team and enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement. The Senior Accounting Manager is a key leadership role within the Finance & Accounting department, serving as the operational backbone of the accounting team. This position is designed for an experienced accounting professional — someone who has excelled as an Accounting Manager and is ready to take the next step toward a Controller-level role. Come work and play at Seattle’s home mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie. Located an hour from Seattle, at the junction where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 90. With summer activities ramping up with spectacular Mountain Biking trails and Scenic Lift Rides, there is lots to do all year long.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in an accounting manager or senior accountant role with direct staff responsibility.
• Expertise in all three core areas: multi-source revenue reconciliation, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting close processes.
• Experience working with multiple POS systems or high-volume transaction environments (hospitality, retail, food & beverage, ticketing, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of accounting professionals.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software; experience with ERP systems a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must pass background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ski resort, outdoor recreation, hospitality, or multi-unit entertainment/venue accounting.
• Familiarity with ski resort POS platforms (e.g., RTP One, Siriusware, Intouch, or equivalent ticketing/reservation systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience considered.
• Background in seasonal workforce payroll and Washington State employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–8 accounting professionals, including accounts payable staff, payroll specialists, and revenue accountants.
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate workload distribution across the team to meet deadlines during high-volume periods (season openings, month-end, year-end, audit).
• Foster a team culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the VP of Finance & Accounting to identify staffing needs, train new hires, and develop succession paths.
• Oversee daily revenue reconciliation across multiple POS systems covering lift tickets, season passes, ski school, rentals, tubing, retail, and food & beverage — each with distinct transaction flows and reporting structures.
• Review and approve daily revenue reports; investigate and resolve discrepancies between POS systems, the general ledger, and bank settlements.
• Monitor revenue streams for accuracy of pricing, taxation, discounts, and promotional coding within each system.
• Oversee the full AP cycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflow, payment runs, and vendor file maintenance.
• Review and approve AP disbursements, ensuring proper authorization and alignment with purchase orders and contracts.
• Monitor AP aging and manage cash flow timing in coordination with the VP of Finance & Accounting.
• Oversee multi-cycle payroll for a year-round and seasonally variable workforce across full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Review payroll runs for accuracy of hours, rates, tip allocations, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings prior to final submission.
• Ensure compliance with Washington State wage and hour regulations, including overtime, paid sick leave, and applicable labor laws.
• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and prepaid/deferred revenue schedules.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for all key accounts, including cash, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements, departmental P&Ls, and flash reports for the VP and senior leadership.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls across cash handling, revenue recognition, AP, and payroll to safeguard resort assets.
• Document, review, and update accounting policies and procedures; communicate changes to team members and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements; coordinate with external CPA partners as needed.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision
• PTO accrual (2 weeks or more in a 12-month period)
• 401(k) contributions
• Sick time accrual (1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree