Accountant

John Hall's Alaska Tours and Transportation; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48 Hours Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Simple IRA Match

Job summary

The Controller role at John Hall's Alaska Tours and Transportation is an on-site position based in Lake City, MN, overseeing core accounting operations including the general ledger, AP/AR, and month-end close. You will prepare financial statements, budgets and cash flow forecasts to support leadership decisions.

Collaboration with executives and operations teams is essential to maintain internal controls, GAAP compliance, and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• General ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and MS Office.
• GAAP knowledge and audits experience with regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration with leadership and stakeholders.
• HR related subjects including onboarding, payroll, audits and payroll taxes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Prior accounting experience.
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and maintaining timely, accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, month-end close, and related processes.
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor cash flow, revenues and expenses, reconcile bank/credit card accounts, and maintain internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements; collaborate with executives on reporting.
• Support leadership with financial reporting and partnerships with external accountants.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Financial statements

Excel

GAAP

Audits

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Prior accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

John Hall's Alaska is a family-owned tour and travel company specializing in immersive, small-group experiences throughout Alaska and other select destinations. Known for personalized service and attention to detail, the company coordinates and manages all aspects of the guest experience to deliver a truly superior experience - redefining group travel and motorcoach transportation in Alaska, the Midwest and around the world.

While Alaska remains the namesake and cornerstone of operations, years of experience and expertise extends globally through World Adventures Experiences. The organization operates motorcoaches year round, offering custom receptive charter operations and motorcoach transportation in Alaska, through the 'lower 48', and even across the globe. From home offices in Alaska and Minnesota, operations leverage extensive tour planning experiences to craft bespoke journeys anywhere, adapting services to each unique location, season and request - receptive, motorcoach charter or package tour.

Role Description

The Controller is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Lake City, MN, responsible for overseeing all core accounting and financial operations for John Hall's Alaska. This role manages the general ledger, supervises accounts payable and receivable, and ensures timely month‑end and year‑end close processes. The Controller prepares financial statements, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses to support leadership in decision‑making. Day‑to‑day tasks include monitoring cash flow, all operational revenues and expenses, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. The role also includes collaborating with executives for financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in core accounting functions, including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with accounting software and banking systems, including Quickbooks online, as well as strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite tools.
• Knowledge of GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements, with experience managing audits and working with external tax and accounting partners.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with leadership, operations teams, banking institutions and other financial partnerships.
• Experience in Human Resource related subjects including onboarding, payroll, audits and payroll taxes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• Prior experience in accounting related position
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and maintaining accurate, timely, and transparent financial records.

48 Hours Personal Days

Variety of Paid Holidays Off

Health insurance or health insurance supplements

Simple IRA Match

Negotiable based on applicant experience and ability to help grow the organization.