What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Escalante Golf?
About the Company
Escalante Golf is a closely-held, boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties across the country. The Company was established in 1991, and over the years, has successfully assembled a portfolio of some of the finest golf courses and private clubs in the United States. The Company has been in a growth mode for many years and expects continued growth in the foreseeable future.
This position will report directly to a Senior Accountant and be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations for multiple properties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day accounting operations (A/P & vendor management, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and payroll entries)
- Accounts Payable can be further broken down to include:
- Review & approval in NetSuite of invoices entered at the property level
- Entry of invoices received at the home office or online. Primarily leases, Loans & utilities
- Follow up and replies to vendor emails & calls
- Reconciliation of vendor accounts/statements
- Helping facilitate timely payment processing of invoices approved for payment
- Bank Reconciliations are required to be performed daily:
- Review online transactions and clear them in NetSuite
- Manage outstanding and/or unreconciled items monthly (checks in transit/non-deposited cash)
- Payroll Entries are derived from the reports we pull from our 3rd party payroll provider.
- P&L Variance Analysis Reporting for month-end closing procedures.
- Assistance with year-end audit procedures & PBCs for our tax firm.
- Ad hoc projects including financial analysis, supporting accounting & finance operations at properties, opportunity to build custom reports and/or create efficiencies in month-end close cycle, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Education/Experience
● Knowledge of GAAP and GL accounting principles, activities and processes
Other Skills
● PC literacy and proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, is required
● Proficiency with web browser and web-based accounting systems
● Ability to perform with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
● Ability to organize, prioritize and follow through with responsibilities
● Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
● Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
● Strong analytical skills required to identify and resolve problems effectively
● Excellent verbal and written communication
Work Environment
We value our accounting team greatly and we must have the right person in this position. Our accounting office is a very collaborative, dynamic and fast-paced environment. While primarily working independently, our accountants often work together to help each other get their jobs done. Our highly motivated team is serious about meeting deadlines and will make every effort necessary to do so accurately and in a timely fashion. We have high expectations for our team, and the right candidate must be able to perform, especially during the month-end closing process. Personality and a positive attitude are essential for success in this role.
Additional information
● Pay will be commensurate with experience and/or education
● Health benefits are offered after 60 days of full-time employment
● Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening
