Senior Accountant — Sage Specialist & Financial Close Lead

Bear Valley; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley is seeking a Senior Accountant in California to manage daily accounting activities, ensure accurate records, and support month-end and year-end closes with strong Sage and Excel skills. You will prepare financial reports and assist with forecasting while collaborating with the General Manager and Group VP of Finance.

The role requires at least five years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a solid understanding of full-cycle accounting, controls, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software and Microsoft Suite.
• Experience across general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of full cycle accounting, financial controls, budgeting, and month-end processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support accounting department staff, coordinating daily workloads and ensuring accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash receipts, and revenue reporting.
• Use Sage accounting software to process transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and generate reports.
• Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations, account analysis, journal entries, accruals, and month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare daily revenue and flash reports, monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and departmental variance analysis for management and ownership.
• Monitor budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Maintain fixed asset records in Sage FAS, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reporting.
• Oversee cash controls, inventory records, revenue collections, and financial procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving cash, inventory, revenue, accounts, and financial transactions.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, providing accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in coordination with the Financial Controller and Group VP of Finance.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Work with department managers to address accounting questions, financial reporting needs, and operational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including providing operational support during peak resort periods when required.

Skills

5+ years experience in accounting/fin.

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Suite

General ledger & reconciliations

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical & detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bear Valley is seeking a Senior Accountant in California to manage daily accounting activities, ensure accurate records, and support month-end and year-end closes with strong Sage and Excel skills. You will prepare financial reports and assist with forecasting while collaborating with the General Manager and Group VP of Finance.

The role requires at least five years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a solid understanding of full-cycle accounting, controls, and