Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Resort's accounting operations through ownership of key accounting functions, financial reporting, reconciliations, revenue auditing, and internal controls. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Resort's financial records while supporting timely month-end and year-end close activities. The Staff Accountant works collaboratively across departments to improve financial processes, provide operational insight, and maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong organizational capability, and an interest in continued growth within a dynamic hospitality environment 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Prepare and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policy.
• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries during the monthly close process.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Reconcile, validate, and import Daily Sales Journals (DSJs), Daily Server Summaries, and other revenue-related transactions.
• Perform daily and monthly revenue audit procedures to ensure accurate recording of revenue across all resort operations.
• Review accounting transactions for compliance with internal controls, company policies, and established accounting procedures.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, balancing issues, chargebacks, and other financial exceptions.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and maintain deferred revenue and other complex balance sheet accounts.
• Compile, reconcile, and submit payroll-related accounting documentation, including Food & Beverage gratuity and tip reporting.
• Prepare monthly statistical reporting for internal leadership, ownership, lenders, and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and cash management activities as needed.
• Support annual financial statement audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain financial reports using accounting, property management, payroll, and point-of-sale systems.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and reduce financial risk.
• Assist with business analysis, including labor reporting, departmental performance metrics, event profitability, and other operational analytics.
• Provide guidance, training, and functional support to accounting team members on accounting procedures and systems.
• Maintain proficiency in all accounting and operational systems, including:
  • Sage/AccPac Financial System
  • Opera Property Management System
  • Point-of-Sale systems (Maitre'D, RTP, or comparable platforms)
  • Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and other analytical tools)
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties supporting departmental and organizational objectives. 

Essential skills and experience  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience; hospitality or resort accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with financial systems, property management systems, and point-of-sale systems within a hospitality environment preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, financial analysis, and data reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and audit principles.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively with both accounting and operational leaders.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team. 
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.

 

Why Alyeska?

Alyeska Resort is a 299 room resort which includes a Nordic Spa and Ski Area, nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska located 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Alyeska Resort is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees can work and play hard and are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with guests.  

Offering year-round and seasonal opportunities, working at Alyeska Resort is both rewarding and exhilarating. Alyeska Resort offers many exciting career opportunities, beautiful surroundings and exciting employee benefits including:  

• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance for regular full-time employees  
• Paid holiday and paid time off (Vacation and Personal)  
• Free Season Pass for employees and qualified dependents  
• Roth 401(k) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan  
• Discounts for rooms at The Hotel Alyeska and affiliate hotels  
• Discounts in Resort restaurants, shops, and Nordic Spa  

Family, Quality, Winning, Industry and Honesty:   Our people realize that relationships rooted in trust, honesty, respect, and gratitude are essential to all. We never get a chance to make a second first impression. Success is planning the details. We are focused and committed to doing what we say and accepting feedback as a gift.

Physical demands and work environment:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Physical demands:  This is primarily a desk-based role requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and regularly use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, bending, or light lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be required. 

• Work Environment : Work is performed in a professional office setting during standard business hours. Periodic evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required to support operational needs or peak business periods. The role operates within a dynamic, guest-centric hospitality environment and requires regular interaction with employees, leaders, and stakeholders. 

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.  All resort employees must possess current documentation showing they are eligible for employment in the United States. Alyeska Resort accepts applications for currently open positions only and does not accept applications for “general employment.” Preference may be given to local candidates, as relocation may not be available.