Sr Staff Accountant

## Sign-On Bonus Eligible # Staff Accountant ## About Shanty Creek Resorts Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests with a unique “Up North” experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and genuine hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and surrounding environment allow us to continue growing our business. ## Position Summary The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations and reporting processes of Shanty Creek Resorts. Reporting to the Controller or designated Accounting Department leader, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes, and supporting financial reporting. The Staff Accountant works closely with other members of the Accounting Department and operational leaders throughout the resort to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, discrepancies are resolved promptly, and established accounting procedures and internal controls are followed. ## Position Duties and Responsibilities ### General Ledger and Financial Accounting - Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries. - Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation. - Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper account coding, and appropriate authorization. - Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies. - Maintain account schedules and supporting documentation. - Assist with the accounting and tracking of fixed assets, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation. - Support accounting functions related to resort operations, timeshare activities, clubs, utilities, and other business areas as assigned. ### Month-End and Year-End Close - Assist with monthly and annual financial closing processes. - Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules within established deadlines. - Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary records. - Review account balances and investigate unusual transactions or variances. - Prepare accruals, prepaid expense entries, and other month-end adjustments. - Assist with ensuring all financial activity is recorded in the appropriate accounting period. - Support the preparation of year-end schedules and financial documentation. ### Financial Reporting and Analysis - Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and internal management reports. - Review income statement and balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness. - Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports as requested. - Analyze account activity, budget variances, and operational trends. - Provide financial information and supporting documentation to department leaders. - Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities. - Identify discrepancies, trends, risks, or opportunities and communicate findings to Accounting Department leadership. ### Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Support - Provide accounting support for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed. - Review invoices, payment records, customer accounts, and supporting documentation. - Assist with resolving vendor and customer account discrepancies. - Reconcile payable and receivable accounts to the general ledger. - Assist with monitoring outstanding balances, credits, unapplied payments, and aging reports. - Provide coverage for Accounting Department functions during employee absences or high-volume periods. ### Inventory and Operational Accounting - Assist with food and beverage, retail, fuel, and other inventory accounting and reconciliation. - Review inventory reports, adjustments, transfers, and discrepancies. - Work with operational departments to obtain accurate inventory counts and supporting documentation. - Assist with accounting for resort purchasing, utilities, clubs, timeshar…