Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vail Resorts is a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. They are looking for a Kindred Staff Accountant / Analyst to join their finance and accounting team at Kindred Resort, focusing on managing guest billing, reconciling accounts, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards. This role is integral to the day-to-day hotel operations and requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage guest, group and wholesale billing, chase late payments and reconcile receivables
- Review of daily revenue
- Reconcile bank statements, guest ledger and other balance sheet accounts
- Assist with journal entries, accruals and overall closing procedures
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal policies and regulations
- Preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements
- Preparation and knowledge of sales tax returns as well as any other applicable tax liabilities
- Oversee all Accounts Receivables functions, including collection calls as needed
- Manage customer inquiries – group, wholesale, individual guests
- Investigate/respond to credit card chargeback inquiries
- Prepare Accounts Receivable billing for all groups
- Maintain accounts receivable system, review the aging, reconcile daily hotel receivables and review group master billings
- Verify credit cards are processed nightly by night audit team
- Participate in and critique asset inventories
- Promote and demonstrate superior customer service in accordance with company standards
- Maintain strong communication and resolve any disputes and billing discrepancies
- Maintain confidentiality of resort and guest information to protect the assets of Kindred and VRI
- Perform any additional tasks or projects as requested by management
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience in Hotel or Hospitality related finance and accounting
- Understanding of hospitality industry financial cycles is a plus
- Able to work flexible hours and extended shifts as required to meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving and planning skills
- Able to carry out tasks independently and accurately
- Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements
- College degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Hospitality related fields
- Hotel front desk experience
- Previous experience with PeopleSoft, Opera, Simphony and Tyngo
Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Company Overview
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.vailresortscareers.com.