Associate Accountant / Assistant Controller

Minnehaha Country Club; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with company contributions

Professional development

Employee meals

Complimentary golf

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a driven, team-oriented Associate Accountant to join a two-person accounting team. You will manage AR and AP, post transactions, and help improve accounting efficiency while upholding professional standards.

Reporting to the Controller, you'll prepare monthly statements, reconcile accounts, and assist with tax and financial reporting. The role offers a full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field or equivalent work experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years accounting or bookkeeping experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, or financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and manipulation; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication in English.
• Ability to present information to diverse audiences; detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily sales reconciliations and posting of revenues and receipts.
• Maintain and reconcile cash drawers and prepare bank deposits.
• Process accounts payable and supplier invoices; resolve discrepancies.
• Post member payments and assist with account inquiries.
• Prepare and distribute monthly membership statements and reconcile credit card accounts.
• Assist Controller with monthly tax reports and financial statements.
• Identify process efficiencies and contribute to accounting policies.
• Attend staff meetings and support office operations as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field

Tools

Club Essential

Jonas Club Systems

Excel

Job description

The Minnehaha Country Club, in Sioux Falls, SD, is celebrating our 121st year of operations, and we are currently seeking a driven and team-oriented accounting professional to join our team. Minnehaha Country Club is Sioux Falls’ premier country club, operates year-round and serves membership of approximately 740 families. The Club features an immaculate championship 18-hole golf course and one of the finest restaurants in Sioux Falls, as well as swimming, tennis, and fitness amenities.

The Associate Accountant will report to the Club’s Controller, join a two-person accounting team, execute the majority of the Club’s AR and AP processes, and play a key role in our continued pursuit of enhanced efficiency and consistency in accounting operations. He/she will actively promote the Minnehaha Country Club brand, serve as an ambassador for the club, and operate at all times with the highest degree of professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.

The Associate Accountant will create financial transactions and generate financial reports, including the posting of information to accounting journals or accounting software from source documents as invoices to members and guests, cash receipts and supplier invoices. He/she also reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy.

Compensation and Benefits

• The Associate Accountant is a full-time, non-exempt position and offers a base wage of $25.00 - $30.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• The club will offer an excellent benefit package that includes: performance bonus, health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and dependents, holiday and paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company contributions, opportunities for continuing professional development, employee meals, complimentary golf, and discounts on merchandise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform daily sales reconciliations and daily posting of revenues and receipts.
• Maintain and reconcile cash drawers for daily operations and prepare bank deposits.
• Process accounts payable, schedule and prepare checks, and resolve and documentation invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accounts payable/vendor records and account data.
• Process and post member payment, and assist members with account inquiries as requested.
• Prepare and distribute monthly membership statements.
• Maintain Members’ records and account data.
• Reconcile corporate credit card account monthly.
• Communicate with the Controller regarding any delinquent accounts and assist with record keeping and communication as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of monthly Sales & Use Tax reports with the State of South Dakota.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies where possible; assist in developing and enhancing formal accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial information and assist in the preparation of financial reports.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.
• Assists Administrative Assistant/Receptionist in answering phone calls as needed.
• Performs other appropriate assignments and projects as required.
• Maintain necessary procedures for confidentiality relating to club and employee issues.
• Assist in additional projects as directed by club management.

Knowledge, Experience and Abilities

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business related field or equivalent work experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years accounting or bookkeeping experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, or financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced excel skills for higher level data analysis and data manipulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English. Comprehension of detailed instructions, and the ability to compose professional correspondence is required.
• Ability to effectively present information in a variety of settings, from one‑on‑one to audiences of 20+.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, e‑mail, web browsing. Proficiency in the Club Essential or Jonas Club Systems platforms preferred.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position requires 40 hours per week; weekend and holiday work may be required from time to time.
• This is a typical office environment; you must be able to reach, bend, stretch, twist, stoop, and stand.
• You must be able to push and lift up to 40 pounds safely, must be able to sit for prolonged periods.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minnehaha Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

*Please Note: This job description includes, but is not limited to, the duties and responsibilities noted above. The essential functions of this job description are not exhaustive and may be supplemented. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.