Silver Dollar City Resort - Staff Accountant [EXE]

All Career • Branson West, MO

3d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs general accounting duties within the Finance Department and supports receiving processes as assigned. The role helps develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls for the resort’s pre-opening phase and ongoing operations. The accountant works with resort departments to maintain accurate revenue and expense reporting while supporting operational goals and the resort’s Heartspitality® culture.

Responsibilities include assisting with invoice processing and receiving; reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies; performing primary accounts receivable functions; maintaining receiving and billing records; preparing revenue and labor reports; researching general ledger items and preparing reclassification entries; performing general ledger functions; preparing monthly journal entries; and coordinating monthly credit meetings. The role also supports credit-policy compliance, applies assigned Missouri sales and use tax and tax-exemption procedures, assists with audits and special projects, and prepares and distributes reports as needed. The position requires communication with customers, vendors, and departments across the resort, and adherence to Finance standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• At least one year of accounting administrative experience.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment, including responding to questions and resolving concerns.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with guests, leaders, and coworkers in person and by telephone.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers across departments.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound, timely decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Professional appearance in accordance with company standards and contribution to a positive guest experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive movements as needed.
• Ability to obtain a Missouri State driver’s Class F license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel accounting experience.
• College coursework, a degree, or formal education in accounting.
• Experience with OPERA property management systems (PMS) and restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting duties within the Finance Department and support receiving processes as assigned.
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls for pre-opening and ongoing resort operations.
• Collaborate with resort departments to maintain accurate revenue and expense reporting.
• Respond to customer and vendor inquiries, research issues, and resolve requests.
• Assist with processing invoices for payment.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform primary accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with receiving; maintain accurate receiving records and help verify counts.
• Maintain records supporting vendor and group billing inquiries.
• Assist with preparing daily revenue and labor reports as needed.
• Assist departments with general ledger research and reclassification entries.
• Perform general ledger functions, including creating, reviewing, copying, printing, and reporting on entries.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly credit meetings and communicate with departments involved in the credit process.
• Communicate with front-of-house and back-of-house department leaders involved in accounts payable.
• Apply applicable Missouri sales and use tax requirements and tax-exemption documentation procedures within assigned responsibilities.
• Review checkout accounts with outstanding balances daily to support compliance with the resort’s credit policy.
• Demonstrate and communicate the resort’s culture and follow Finance standard operating procedures.
• Assist with audit requests and special projects.
• Prepare and distribute reports as needed and maintain open communication with all departments.

Benefits

• Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises attractions and resorts for employees and dependents.
• Complimentary tickets and discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Dining, drinks, and merchandise discounts across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan available after three months of employment.
• Affordable health plan options, including co-pay, HSA, and FSA, for full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Employee health center offering basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• 100% free tuition starting on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed