Senior Accountant II - Westgate Resorts

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

As a valued team member of the Corporate accounting team, the Senior Accountant II will provide support to all sales, marketing, and G&A business owners.  This role will assist the Corporate Accounting Manager and Controller with financial reporting.  The ideal candidate will produce thorough financial status reports for senior managers among other responsiblities.

Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core company values:

• Integrity
• Passion
• Work Ethic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the GAAP Corporate Accounting Manager and Controller in all aspects of accounting, both GAAP and Management
• Manage the month-end close process and complete following the closing schedule
• Summarize financial status by preparing departmental trends and net contribution reports
• Analyze financial results and provide fluctuation analysis
• Prepare and analyze complex GAAP/MGMT entries by analyzing and organizing large data sets
• Bring understanding to the data to support journal entries and/or account reconciliations
• Maintain, balance, and resolve discrepancies on various consolidating balance sheet accounts
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Assist with the annual audit among other responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Experience

• Adept in analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound and logical judgment
• Deadline-driven. Works well under pressure, especially during the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP/MGMT financial statements
• Ability to adapt to change
• Excellent Communication, both written and oral
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Proficient in Smartview financial reporting or similar software is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years’ relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.