What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park-Wide Internal Auditor - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Accounting team in Yellowstone National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As a part of the Accounting team, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.
Job Summary:
The Park-Wide Internal Auditor is accountable for overall cash controls, supervision of the Internal Audit function, and continuous process improvement of Xanterra Parks & Resorts in Yellowstone.
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: To be discussed during the interview
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Company housing is not provided for this position. Employee will need to secure housing in the surrounding community (Gardiner, Emigrant, Livingston, MT)
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave
- Health, life and other insurance benefits
- Free Access to our Employee Recreation Program (hiking, photography, camping, wildlife watching, and more!)
- Discounts in and around Yellowstone
- Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
- Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
- World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
- Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world
Responsibilities
- Responsible for continuous process improvement and streamlining of operations and accounting processes, especially as it relates to maximizing efficiency/effectiveness within the accounting department
- Review, establish and evaluate accounting, financial, and operational policies and procedures. Responsible for developing, revising, and/or editing training manuals
- Develop, plan and implement comprehensive internal audit programs and perform requested internal audits for the Yellowstone properties
- Monitor cash controls in the operating units and accounting departments at the Yellowstone properties
- Evaluate and make suggestions for improvements on the security of all assets including fixed assets
- Ensure the performance of surprise house bank audits, shift audits, payroll audits, and compliance audits
- Remain actively involved in the physical inventory process to include inventory observations, test counts and other duties as assigned
- Review findings and recommend actions to Operations and Accounting Management
- Audit/verify that safe combination changes are made when needed at the Yellowstone properties, ATMs are working, all cash keys are secured, and all safes/security boxes are in working order
- Along with the Risk department, ensure security of all accounting records, storage areas, cash rooms, and offices
- Develop and present to the Yellowstone Controller/Assistant Controller any matters requiring their approval or decision
- Participates in the month-end closing process as directed
- Attend required training courses
- Adhere to all safety, environmental, and ergonomic policies
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years hospitality experience, preferably in hospitality accounting management with an emphasis in auditing, documentation, and process evaluation
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced computer skills in Excel and Word
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- High level of attention to detail and strong emphasis on accuracy
- Confidential handling of work issues as well as all areas of the General Accounting Office
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while on duty and in dealing with employees
Physical Requirements include:
- The majority of the work is time spent sitting at a desk. Walking, standing and bending are required when documentation is to be put into or retrieved from filing cabinets. Lifting and transporting up to 25 pounds is required for record storage.
- Ability to drive a vehicle and physically audit our park-wide locations
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
