Staff Accountant I - Westgate Resorts

Ideally located on 145 beautiful wooded acres in the heart of the scenic Ozark Mountains, Westgate Branson Woods Resort provides a positive, enriching work environment where you can meet and engage with guests who arrive to experience Branson’s world-class entertainment venues and the myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities at their doorstep. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement of this amazing resort as a member of the Westgate Branson Woods team.

The Accountant I is responsible for the maintenance and coordination of accounting books and records. Preparation, review, analysis, and presentation of various accounting processes -- inclusive of journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and revenue & expense variance presentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares general ledger closing entries
• Reviews, analyzes, and presents financial statements
• Reconciles bank accounts
• Reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts and maintains proper backup
• Exercises proper judgment and presents all findings with a game plan to resolve issues
• Assists and supports other staff members and other department managers as needed

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

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a minimum of 1 to 3 years of accounting experience, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Accounting experience in the timeshare industry is preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Oracle database is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and Word is required
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills written and oral
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment 

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.