Staff Accountant - Aspen Hospitality
13 days ago
Denver
Job DescriptionCompany Description Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally. Whether it’s Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under The Nell and Limelight brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company’s commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection. For more information, visit . Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the , aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. Job Description Position Summary The Staff Accountant- Aspen Hospitality is responsible for all accounting functions for all assigned portfolios within a sector of the business. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting regulations. This role involves preparing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial documents, while also conducting audits and reconciliations. This position reports to the Accounting Director- Hospitality. The hourly range for this position is $25.45 - $35.70/hr. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience. Job Posting Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted until March 15, 2026. Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities • Prepare and post hotel month-end journal entries, including accruals (operational expenses, utilities, credit card fees, commissions), prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other tasks as assigned., • Collaborate closely with property-level teams (Front Office, Sales, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping), regional finance, and third-party management companies to ensure all revenue, expense, and balance sheet activity is captured for a timely and accurate close., • Perform monthly reconciliations of key accounts including cash and operating bank accounts, accounts receivable (city ledger, group billings, direct bill), guest ledger and advance deposits, credit card deposits/fees/receivables, and payroll liabilities., • Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes (PMS, POS, or system interface issues), and coordinate corrective actions with on-property and corporate teams., • Maintain organized support and documentation to ensure audit readiness., • Partner on daily cash management processes, including bank activity review, deposit verification, credit card settlement reconciliation, and cash over/short analysis., • Partner with operations to ensure timely billing of group accounts and educate the business on accounting close deadlines to ensure a timely month-end close process., • Monitor daily revenue reporting from PMS and POS systems to ensure completeness and accuracy, proactively identifying unusual trends or missing transactions., • Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP, Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), and company accounting policies., • Support annual audits, internal audit compliance reviews, and ownership reporting requirements by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and financial statement support., • Ensure compliance with tax requirements including occupancy tax, sales tax, and other local hospitality-related filings., • Assist with process improvements related to PMS/POS interfaces, revenue reporting, inventory controls, and expense management to enhance operational efficiency., • Provide reporting and data analysis to support revenue management, labor optimization, and cost control initiatives., • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements • High School degree required and Bachelor’s degree preferred, • 1 year experience with Accounting preferred Additional Information Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Knowledge of hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office suite including Excel, • Proficient experience with JD Edwards, FloQast, HMS, ProfitSword, and other hotel applications is helpful but not required, • Experience as a hotel front desk agent, restaurant server or bartender, or retail cashier is helpful, • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, • Ability to do basic problem-solving, • Attention to detail, • Excellent organizational skills, • Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes and tasks • Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements, • No adverse or hazardous conditions, • Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance Job Benefits This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits: Enrollment dates differ across the various programs. • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs, • Flexible Spending Account Programs, • Life Insurance Programs, • Paid Time Off Programs, • Paid Leave Programs, • 401(k) Savings Plan, • Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes, • Other company perks 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. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700. 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 One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all. For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit Aspen One participates in E-Verify. E-Verify & Right to Work Poster
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