Sr. Staff Accountant at Shanty Creek

Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests a unique Up North experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and our surrounding environment allow us to grow our business.

Position Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant at Shanty Creek Resorts plays a key role in the financial operations and reporting processes. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the General Ledger and Fixed Assets, overseeing month-end close procedures, and providing essential business reports and financial analysis to support informed decision-making. This position supervises a team of four specialists, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, insurance, bank reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation, utilities, timeshare accounting, and club finances.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee and ensure accuracy of the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and monthly financial reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct business analysis, creating insightful reports that support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Directly manage four accounting specialists with the following areas of responsibility:
  1. Accounts Payable Specialist: Oversees payment processing, vendor relations, and timely reconciliation.
  2. Specialist for Purchasing, Insurance, and Month-End Reporting: Manages purchasing activities, ensures insurance compliance, and assists with month-end procedures.
  3. Specialist for Timeshare, Utilities, Bank Reconciliation, GL Reconciliation, and Clubs: Manages timeshare accounting, utility payments, bank and GL reconciliations, and club-related finances.
  4. Accounts Receivable Specialist: Manages customer billing, collections, and accounts receivable aging.
  5. Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to the team to ensure adherence to financial policies and professional growth.
  6. Ensure productivity and timely completion of all tasks assigned to the team, maintaining the accuracy and compliance of all financial processes.

• Financial Analysis & Business Reporting

  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting findings to the Controller and senior management.
  • Develop and distribute regular and ad-hoc business reports, providing insights and recommendations for improving financial performance.
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.

• Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting principles, and applicable regulations.
  • Continuously assess and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Assist the Controller with internal and external audits, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and documentation.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Guest Service/Conduct:

  Personal and professional accountability is an important aspect of employment with Shanty Creek Resorts. To that end, all Shanty Creek employees are required to adhere to Resort policies and standards of conduct while providing our guests with the highest level of service possible. No matter their position, all members of our staff may have opportunities to interact with our guests on a daily basis, therefore all employees must:

  • Meet, on a daily basis, the personal appearance and uniform standards as identified by the Shanty Creek Resorts Employee Handbook.
  • Utilize all tools provided to ensure that prompt and correct service and information is being given to our guests.
  • Always conduct themselves in a professional manner, maintaining the highest standards of guest service in their interactions with fellow employees, vendors, and most importantly our guests.

Professional Experience:

Proven experience in purchasing, preferably in a hospitality or retail environment.

Familiarity with competitive bidding processes and purchase order management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (experience with resort or hospitality accounting systems is a plus) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and lead a team.

Working Conditions:

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

• This work is performed both indoors and requires extended periods in front of a computer and monitor.