Senior Staff Accountant

Black Desert Resort; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee dining room

Resort discounts

Wellness programs

Employee hotel stay program

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality Group’s Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage general ledger activity, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting across resort operations.

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and collaborates with Finance, F&B, Rooms, Spa, Recreation, Purchasing, Payroll, A/P, A/R, and other departments to ensure accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of accounting, finance, general ledger, or staff accountant experience preferred.
• Hospitality, resort, hotel, property accounting, or multi-department operating experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting, account analysis, variance research, and supporting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting duties, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support the Assistant Director of Finance with month-end close, reporting, reconciliations, variance research, audit support, and special accounting projects.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve account variances, discrepancies, reconciling items, and unusual activity.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, reporting packages, and supporting schedules.
• Review revenue, expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, deposits, and other accounting activity for accuracy.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes across resort operations.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Accounting systems

Property management systems

Job description

Overview

Job Location Summary

Black Desert Resort is an ultra-premium destination resort in Southern Utah offering elevated accommodations, signature dining, championship golf, wellness experiences, recreation, group events, and exceptional hospitality. The Finance and Accounting team supports the resort by ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, timely reconciliations, compliance with accounting procedures, and responsible stewardship of company assets.

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, account reconciliations, reporting, and financial accuracy across resort operations.

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions for Black Desert Resort, including general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close support, financial reporting, revenue review, expense analysis, and internal control compliance.

This position reports to and supports the Assistant Director of Finance by ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately, reconciliations are completed timely, and accounting records support operational and ownership reporting needs. The Senior Staff Accountant works closely with Finance, Food & Beverage, Rooms, Spa, Recreation, Purchasing, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other resort departments to resolve accounting questions and support accurate financial results.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and able to work independently while supporting a fast-paced resort accounting environment.

Job Specifications

Onsite: Black Desert Resort

Shift & Schedule Availability: Year-Round / Full-Time

Salary: $68,000 - $78,200/year. This is the salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, accounting knowledge, and business needs.

Why Join Us

• Financial Impact: Support accurate accounting, reporting, and financial controls for a growing ultra-premium resort.
• Career Growth: Build experience across resort finance, operations, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee dining room, resort discounts, wellness programs, and employee hotel stay program.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities including but not limited to

• Perform general ledger accounting duties, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support the Assistant Director of Finance with month-end close, reporting, reconciliations, variance research, audit support, and special accounting projects.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve account variances, discrepancies, reconciling items, and unusual activity.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, reporting packages, and supporting schedules.
• Review revenue, expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, deposits, and other accounting activity for accuracy.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes across resort operations.
• Partner with department leaders to research financial questions, coding issues, expense variances, and account activity.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, cash activity, credit card reconciliations, and related financial controls.
• Review and reconcile intercompany, ownership, club, or related-party accounting activity as assigned.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Purchasing, and operational accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with audit preparation, document requests, internal control reviews, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain organized accounting records, schedules, backup documentation, and electronic files.
• Assist with budget, forecast, and variance analysis as requested.
• Help identify process improvements, reporting efficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen accounting controls.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal procedures.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, vendor, guest, ownership, and company information.
• Communicate professionally with Finance team members, department leaders, vendors, auditors, and corporate partners.
• Uphold Black Desert Resort’s accounting standards, internal controls, and professional expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of accounting, finance, general ledger, or staff accountant experience preferred.
• Hospitality, resort, hotel, property accounting, or multi-department operating experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting, account analysis, variance research, and supporting schedules.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with spreadsheets, reports, and large data sets.
• Experience with accounting systems, property management systems, purchasing systems, or financial reporting platforms preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complete work accurately under time constraints.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Finance and operational teams.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

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