Accounting Manager: The Hythe; Marriott Luxury Collection

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Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job 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
• Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• 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

Job Summary:

The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail is looking for hard working and team players to join our accounting team. This role comes with great benefits of being both a Vail Resorts Employee and a Marriott Associate with competitive hotel discounts for employees as well as friends and family worldwide at Marriott. Apply today to find out more information!

The Accounting Manager is an integral part of the overall day-to-day financial and accounting oversight for the hotel. The position reports to the Director of Finance and works in concert with the hotel operational team and centralized accounting/finance to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close process. This job requires keen attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, a proactive mindset, and a strong work ethic.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: The Hythe

• The budgeted range starts at $80,000 - $85,000 annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly accounting close process working with stakeholders across the organization
• Month-end closing journal entries
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly Sales Tax Filings
• Manage two employees who support centralized billing and revenue audit
• Assist with producing monthly financial packages for 3rd party hotel owners
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organization
• Communicate with hotel operational team on a regular basis to gather information and provide insight on financial results and market trends
• Liaison with 3rd party owners and Vail Resort’s shared service center relating to ad hoc requests and problem resolution
• Ability and willingness to gain working knowledge of hotel PMS systems to support billing and audit functions
• Other daily duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Stong accounting/finance knowledge, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, systems skills and a proven understanding of the month end close cycle
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years accounting experience
• Professional accreditations strongly preferred (CPA, CMA or Master’s), but not required
• PeopleSoft experience - preferred
• Strong understanding of varying types of Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Previous exposure to inter-company accounting and cash management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Marriott experience preferred
• Previous experience using Hotel Property Management systems (Lightspeed preferred)
• On-site requirement – The Hythe at Vail

The expected pay range is $80,000 - $85,000 annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 508074
Reference Date: 04/21/2025
Job Code Function: Accounting