Staff Accountant - Aspen Hospitality

Aspen Skiing Company•Denver, CO

3h•$25 - $36

About The Position

The Staff Accountant- Aspen Hospitality is responsible for all accounting functions for all assigned portfolios within a sector of the business. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting regulations. This role involves preparing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial documents, while also conducting audits and reconciliations. This position reports to the Accounting Director- Hospitality.

Requirements

High School degree required and Bachelor’s degree preferred
1 year experience with Accounting preferred
Knowledge of hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office suite including Excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Ability to do basic problem-solving
Attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes and tasks
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
No adverse or hazardous conditions

Nice To Haves

Proficient experience with JD Edwards, FloQast, HMS, ProfitSword, and other hotel applications is helpful but not required
Experience as a hotel front desk agent, restaurant server or bartender, or retail cashier is helpful
Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

Responsibilities

Prepare and post hotel month-end journal entries, including accruals (operational expenses, utilities, credit card fees, commissions), prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other tasks as assigned.
Collaborate closely with property-level teams (Front Office, Sales, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping), regional finance, and third-party management companies to ensure all revenue, expense, and balance sheet activity is captured for a timely and accurate close.
Perform monthly reconciliations of key accounts including cash and operating bank accounts, accounts receivable (city ledger, group billings, direct bill), guest ledger and advance deposits, credit card deposits/fees/receivables, and payroll liabilities.
Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes (PMS, POS, or system interface issues), and coordinate corrective actions with on-property and corporate teams.
Maintain organized support and documentation to ensure audit readiness.
Partner on daily cash management processes, including bank activity review, deposit verification, credit card settlement reconciliation, and cash over/short analysis.
Partner with operations to ensure timely billing of group accounts and educate the business on accounting close deadlines to ensure a timely month-end close process.
Monitor daily revenue reporting from PMS and POS systems to ensure completeness and accuracy, proactively identifying unusual trends or missing transactions.
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP, Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), and company accounting policies.
Support annual audits, internal audit compliance reviews, and ownership reporting requirements by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and financial statement support.
Ensure compliance with tax requirements including occupancy tax, sales tax, and other local hospitality-related filings.
Assist with process improvements related to PMS/POS interfaces, revenue reporting, inventory controls, and expense management to enhance operational efficiency.
Provide reporting and data analysis to support revenue management, labor optimization, and cost control initiatives.
Other duties as assigned