Senior Accountant

Paycom - ATS; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Madden’s, a premier Minnesota resort, seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Finance team onsite. You will own AR functions, apply daily cash receipts, and support month-end close, AP, and cash operations while ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.

You’ll work with managers to resolve issues and ensure compliance with policies. The role emphasizes reliable financial records, timely reporting, and collaborative problem solving in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of advanced accounting experience.
• Accounts Receivable experience required; hospitality or resort accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong attention to detail and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own all Accounts Receivable functions and ensure timely collection.
• Process month-end close and support cash operations and AP as needed.
• Prepare bank deposits and perform reconciliations.
• Assist Controller with year-end audit work papers.
• Collaborate with department managers to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Cash handling

Month-end close

AR processes

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality, and diversity. Our philosophy is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer.Madden’s is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a key role in processing accounts receivable (AR) transactions, month end functions, supporting accounts payable and cash operations as needed, and completing assigned account reconciliations. This role helps ensure accurate financial records, timely payment applications, proper cash controls, and compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. This role is 100% onsite.Own all Accounts Receivable functions including:Ensure that group billings and accounts receivable are collected promptlyAccurately apply daily cash receipts to guests, group, corporate, and other accounts receivable balancesResearch and resolve unapplied cash, unidentified payments, short payments, overpayments, and account discrepanciesBuild and communicate AR aging to the sales team and review outstanding balances weekly; track and assist the sales team in reporting AR agingReview and reconcile all AR accounts to the general ledger monthlyMonitor cash overages/shortages and investigate variancesPrepare bank deposits and ensure that periodic bank and cash reconciliations are completedPrepare and file monthly sales tax returnsBackup accounts payable processing and support vendor payments as neededOwn month-end closing process within the first 10 days of each monthAssist the Controller in preparing year end audit work papersCollaborate with department managers and team members to resolve accounting issuesPerform other accounting and administrative duties as assignedRequirements & Skills:Must be flexible, dependable, and able to multi-task while managing priorities and initiativesAbility to work independently and in a teamGood verbal, written, and analytical skillsExperience handling cash and maintaining strong internal controlsUnderstanding of advanced accounting principles and reconciliation processesProficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting softwareStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environmentResponsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfactionMaintains a proactive \"can-do\" attitudeEducation & Experience:Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field requiredMinimum of 3-5 years of advanced accounting experience requiredAccounts Receivable experience required; hospitality or resort accounting experience preferredWork EnvironmentThis role is 100% onsite.Physical DemandsPrimarily stationery (sitting or standing for extended periods)Ability to communicate in person and by phoneOccasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting boxes or items up to 50 poundsExpected Hours of Work:8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday with occasional nights and weekends.Travel:Less than 10% travel is required.