Senior Accounting Manager

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Snoqualmie Pass (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO accrual: 2 weeks or more

401(k) match after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Accounting Manager in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. This role involves leading a team of accountants, managing multi-source revenue, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience and expertise in accounts payable and payroll. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2 years in an accounting manager role.
• Expertise in multi-source revenue reconciliation, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee daily revenue reconciliation across multiple POS systems.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-source revenue reconciliation

Accounts payable management

Payroll management

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Join our Accounting team and enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement. The Senior Accounting Manager is a key leadership role within the Finance & Accounting department, serving as the operational backbone of the accounting team. This position is designed for an experienced accounting professional — someone who has excelled as an Accounting Manager and is ready to take the next step toward a Controller-level role.

Location: Seattle area (located an hour from Seattle).

Responsibilities

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–8 accounting professionals, including accounts payable staff, payroll specialists, and revenue accountants.
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular one‑on‑ones, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate workload distribution across the team to meet deadlines during high‑volume periods (season openings, month‑end, year‑end, audit).
• Foster a team culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the VP of Finance & Accounting to identify staffing needs, train new hires, and develop succession paths.

Revenue & POS Management

• Oversee daily revenue reconciliation across multiple POS systems covering lift tickets, season passes, ski school, rentals, tubing, retail, and food & beverage — each with distinct transaction flows and reporting structures.
• Review and approve daily revenue reports; investigate and resolve discrepancies between POS systems, the general ledger, and bank settlements.
• Monitor revenue streams for accuracy of pricing, taxation, discounts, and promotional coding within each system.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee the full AP cycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflow, payment runs, and vendor file maintenance.
• Review and approve AP disbursements, ensuring proper authorization and alignment with purchase orders and contracts.
• Monitor AP aging and manage cash flow timing in coordination with the VP of Finance & Accounting.

Payroll

• Oversee multi‑cycle payroll for a year‑round and seasonally variable workforce across full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal employees.
• Review payroll runs for accuracy of hours, rates, tip allocations, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings prior to final submission.
• Ensure compliance with Washington State wage and hour regulations, including overtime, paid sick leave, and applicable labor laws.

General Ledger, Month‑End & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and prepaid/deferred revenue schedules.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for all key accounts, including cash, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements, departmental P&Ls, and flash reports for the VP and senior leadership.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and enforce internal controls across cash handling, revenue recognition, AP, and payroll to safeguard resort assets.
• Document, review, and update accounting policies and procedures; communicate changes to team members and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements; coordinate with external CPA partners as needed.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in an accounting manager or senior accountant role with direct staff responsibility.
• Expertise in all three core areas: multi‑source revenue reconciliation, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting close processes.
• Experience working with multiple POS systems or high‑volume transaction environments (hospitality, retail, food & beverage, ticketing, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of accounting professionals.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software; experience with ERP systems a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must pass background check.

Preferred

• Experience in ski resort, outdoor recreation, hospitality, or multi‑unit entertainment/venue accounting.
• Familiarity with ski resort POS platforms (e.g., RTP One, Siriusware, Intouch, or equivalent ticketing/reservation systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience considered.
• Background in seasonal workforce payroll and Washington State employment law.

Benefits

Wage range: $100,000 — $120,000 annually, DOE.

Benefits include health, dental, vision. PTO accrual: 2 weeks or more in a 12‑month period. 401(k) match after 1,000 hours, with a 2‑year vesting cliff. Sick time accrual: 1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Boyne Resorts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifications and shall not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other non‑merit factor. Boyne Resorts is committed to valuing individual diversity in the workplace by reaching beyond stereotypical views and using the strengths and different perspectives and unique backgrounds that each person offers.

Even more importantly, Boyne Resorts embraces and derives value from the diverse views that each individual brings.