SP - Staff Accountant at Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, MT

SP - STAFF ACCOUNTANT Full Time Year Round · Location: Big Sky, MT, US STAFF ACCOUNTANT SUMMARY Excellent Service is at the heart of what we do here at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. Our team knows our associates are our best asset, and we treat our associates as we do our members: with kindness, humility, and respect. Spanish Peaks is a private community situated on 3,500 acres nestled at 7,700 feet in stunning Big Sky, Montana. We are about 50 miles away from Bozeman, Belgrade, and West Yellowstone, MT. The Staff Accountant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Club, with primary responsibility for member accounts receivable, member billing, collections, and daily revenue reconciliations. This position serves as a key point of contact for member account inquiries and works closely with the Club Accountant and Assistant Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support the financial objectives of the Club. • Reconcile daily revenue activity and end-of-day reports for Food & Beverage, Golf Operations, Retail, and Outdoor Pursuits. • Manage all aspects of member accounts receivable, including billing, account maintenance, collections, and payment processing. • Prepare and distribute monthly member statements. • Serve as the primary point of contact for member account inquiries, requests, billing questions, and account discrepancies. • Monitor aged receivables and coordinate collection efforts in accordance with Club policies. • Assist the Club Accountant with vendor relationship management, statement reconciliations, and weekly accounts payable funding requests. • Assist the Assistant Controller with month-end and year-end close processes. • Prepare and post month-end journal entries. • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with variance analysis. • Assist in preparing and distributing monthly financial reporting packages. • Maintain confidentiality of member, employee, and financial information. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred. • One to Two years of accounting experience preferred. • Experience in a private club, hospitality, resort, golf, or member-based organization strongly preferred. • Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes. SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). • Experience with Jonas Club Software, Clubessential, Northstar Technologies, Total E Integrated, or similar club management systems preferred. • Experience with accounting and financial reporting software preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work. • Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other standard office equipment. • Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and via electronic communication. • Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and climb stairs while accessing various areas of the Club property. • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds, including office supplies, files, and boxes. For more information about Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, visit https://spanishpeaks.com/.