Accounting Assistant

Marquette Mountain Resort; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette Mountain Resort is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the General Manager. The role includes maintaining accounting records, overseeing expenses, managing cash handling procedures, and performing varied administrative duties to keep the resort financially healthy.

You will work with responsible teams to compile monthly reports, support budgets, and ensure accuracy in QuickBooks and Concur.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or 1 year of equivalent accounting experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Post and review general ledger journal entries.
• Weekly reconciliation of expense receipts in Concur.
• Enter daily POS shift reports into QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank activity and cash deposits daily.
• Present monthly financial reports to management.
• Assist with budgeting and departmental expense tracking.
• Maintain filing and record-keeping, including licenses and invoices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer service

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

1 year of equivalent accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Concur

Google Sheets/Workspace

Job description

About Us

At Marquette Mountain Resort, we believe that work should be as exhilarating as play. Nestled in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, our resort offers a dynamic environment where passion for the outdoors meets exceptional service. Our values of Honoring Commitments, Creating Positive Experiences, Fostering Lifelong Learning, Exhibiting Pioneering Spirit, and Demonstrating Good Stewardship permeates every aspect of our company. Join us in growing all aspects of our business while embodying these values.

Shift

Full Time but must be available for Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends, Days, Afternoons, Nights

Job Purpose

The Accounting Assistant will provide administrative and financial support to the General Manager and Marquette Mountain Resort. Responsibilities include maintaining precise accounting records, overseeing expense accounts, managing cash handling procedures, and performing various administrative duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Posting and reviewing general ledger journal entries
• Weekly gathering and reconciling of expense receipts in Concur
• Entering daily POS shift reports into QuickBooks
• Weekly register counts, change provision, and log maintenance
• Processing license renewals and maintaining records
• Handling mail and package pickup/delivery
• Participating in monthly financial statement analysis
• Receiving, scanning, and uploading invoices to QuickBooks
• Contacting cardholders for missing receipts and expense coding
• Assisting department heads with expense tracking and budgets
• Updating the Summary Commitment Sheet
• Completing learning modules to support professional growth
• Assisting the General Manager with administrative and marketing tasks
• Contributing to team spirit and creative problem-solving
• Daily posting of bank activity
• Performing general ledger reconciliations
• Daily cash collection, reconciliation to QuickBooks, and bank deposits
• Reconciling cash overages/shortages
• Assisting with department inventory counts
• Presenting monthly financial reports to management
• Adapting to organizational needs and undertaking additional duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• An associate degree in Accounting (2-year) or at least one year of equivalent professional accounting experience is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail / accuracy
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong spreadsheet and Google Application skills
• Strong customer service skillsAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in an occasionally loud/chaotic environment
• Valid driver's license

What's In It For You? (The Perks & Benefits)

We believe in taking care of our people. Marquette Mountain offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being.

Marquette Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.