ASC operates the on-mountain restaurants and the four mountains in the Aspen Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the Five Star, Five Diamond property The Little Nell, the Limelight Hotel properties which operate in Aspen, Ketchum Idaho and Snowmass. ASC also operates the rental & retail stores of Four Mountain Sports as well as D&E and the Award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass.

The Senior Staff Accountant will maintain and control the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization by applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

This role typically pays around range for this position is $68,176, actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience and all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Essential Job Functions
•    Works with Controller and Accounting Manager in overseeing Aspen Skiing Company General Ledger accounts  
•    Reconcile and resolves differences on various bank account and balance sheet accounts
•    Process and manages daily revenues 
•    Provide accounting information to managers and others within the company; explaining accounting transactions; resolving accounting issues and discrepancies
•    Manage and work with the Finance team on capital projects which includes processing and set-up of fixed assets 
•    Manage specific balance sheet accounts by monthly reconciliations, entries and reviews
•    Review monthly financial statements and investigate discrepancies and errors
•    Provide critical analysis and resolutions on Aspen Skiing Company accounting problems via mathematical solutions
•    Influence the business via written communication, specifically email 

•    Bachelor’s degree required, accounting or business focus preferred 
•    Five years previous accounting experience required 
•    1 plus year/s of Oracle Enterprise (JDE) experience preferred
•    Strong working knowledge software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software including advanced skills in Excel required
•    Ability to understand macros preferred 
•    Concur Software (SAP) experience preferred 

Supervision Given and Received

Supervision given: Exercises minimal supervision over the Staff Accountant. Sets the overall objectives and resources available. Both, in consultation, develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation; recognition; disciplinary action; coaching, budgeting, and labor relations

Supervision received: Works under general supervision of the Controller. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Kneeling and bending may be required 

Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions. Some positions require exposure to outdoor elements or a combination of both indoors and outdoors and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces   

Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Aspen Skiing Company / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits