Accounting Controller (FT)

Grand Traverse Resort and Casinos

$75K — $95K *
Acme, MI 49610In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
  • Experience in resort or hotel accounting is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Manage the accounting department's efficiency and accuracy
  • Oversee and approve accounts payable and monthly reconciliations
  • Prepare yearly state tax returns and handle monthly sales tax payments
  • Assist in forecasting and budgeting processes
  • Maintain relationships and effective communication across departments
  • Supervise accounting staff including payroll and purchasing managers
  • Ensure adherence to environmental practices within the resort

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for professional development within the resort industry
  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership team
  • Hands-on supervisory role with direct reports
  • Engagement in diverse operational meetings and financial discussions
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

The Resort Controller will work with the CFO/VP of Finance to manage all aspects of the accounting department to ensure efficiency and accuracy. This position will work collaboratively with all departments and guide the accounting team in establishing effective communication and working relationships across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & OVERSIGHT OF
  • Payment of monthly sales taxes
  • Preparation of yearly state tax return
  • Oversee and approve AP payments of all types
  • Approve bank reconciliations monthly
  • Approve account reconciliations monthly
  • Approve inventory account balances monthly
  • Prepare and maintain a multitude of financial statements and monthly journal entries
  • Oversee and assist Accounting staff
  • Assist leadership team in forecasting and budgeting process
  • Attend credit meetings, forecast meetings, and accounting staff meetings
  • Post payroll entries
  • Issue and maintain corporate credit cards
  • Verify Gift Card balances and activity
  • Maintain Great Plains Chart of Accounts
  • Maintain good rapport with fellow employees and reflect on a team-oriented mindset
  • Must understand and abide by environmental practices of the resort
  • Other duties as assigned


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year University or College in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • At least 5 years of accounting experience
  • Resort/Hotel accounting experience is a plus


OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Being able to understand and work with different personality types.
  • Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to achieve goals.
  • Ability to thrive in a multi-tasked and fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form with the public as well as other team members.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (If applicable)

The Resort Controller will directly supervise payroll manager, purchasing manager, accounts payable clerks, general cashier, and staff accountants. This includes managing schedules, disciplinary action, reporting, administrative tasks, evaluations, planning, directing, planning/attending/leading meetings, etc.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to reach/bend/stretch/kneel/ on a regular basis


TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to meet deadlines on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and subtract in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Office hours will vary depending on business levels. Though standard business hours are from 45 to 50 hours per week, it may be necessary to work outside of these hours based on the needs of the Resort.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor and/or other management of the Resort to meet the current needs of the department or business.

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