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Highlands Country Club

Staff Accountant

Highlands Country Club, Highlands, North Carolina, United States, 28741

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Base pay range $23.00/hr - $32.00/hr

CLUB STAFF ACCOUNTANT Position Summary

The Club Staff Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounts payable transactions, posting journal entries, reconciling certain balance sheet accounts, maintaining fixed asset files, and assisting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with monthly financial reporting, special projects, annual budgeting, and implementation of accounting-related technology systems. This position reports directly to the CFO.

Experience, Education And Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance is preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel

Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new software systems as required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including follow-up on issues as necessary

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Customer service oriented with ability to be a team player

Self-motivated with a desire for continuous improvement

Accounting and operational experience a plus, but not required

Essential Responsibilities Club Accounting/Finance:

Oversee the Accounts Payable process which includes

Verify all vendor invoices and credits

Communicate with department managers regarding timely coding and approval of invoices

Entry of approved invoices into accounting system (Clubessential)

Reconcile vendor statements monthly to ensure accuracy

Track and ensure that monthly vendors are paid timely

Review accounts payable aging report at least monthly and follow up with vendors as appropriate

Maintain vendor records in Clubessential including collection of W-9 Forms and when appropriate Certificates of Insurance

Serve as primary communicator with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies or payment inquiries

Reconcile and post corporate credit card activity

Participate in transition to automated AP invoicing platform, which will reduce time spent on AP, freeing up time for other accounting activities

Post journal entries to record monthly expense of prepaids, depreciation, various accruals, and cost of sales; record cash transfers initiated by CFO; record deposits of initiation fees from new members; post bi-weekly payroll journal entry

Reconcile receivables, prepaids, accruals, and loan balances to general ledger

Create and send list of acquisitions and dispositions to CPA firm and reconcile CPA firm depreciation schedule to the general ledger

Maintain cost schedules for construction projects

Assist CFO with preparation of monthly financial reports

Computer Systems:

Become knowledgeable in all pertinent accounting related software used by the Club including Clubessential (POS and general ledger), Edenred (vendor payment platform), and FinTech (beverage vendor payment platform)

Assist in transitioning from paper to electronic records over time

Budgeting/Forecasting:

Provide input to forecasting and budgeting projects as needed

Assist CFO with special projects and analysis

General:

Communicate with Members regarding statements, vendors regarding invoices, and all departments regarding various matters

General office responsibilities are shared on occasion, including answering phone calls, assisting Members with mail, copies or faxing, and other tasks as needed

Some cross-training with other accounting staff to fulfill team responsibilities when a team member is away from the office

Assist CFO and General Manager as needed

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Will spend time working on the computer in fulfilling job requirements

Ability to focus and complete tasks within stated deadlines

May occasionally be required to lift up to 20 pounds

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Hospitality

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