Silver Dollar City Resort - Accounting Manager [EXE]

Silver Dollar City; Branson (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Admission

Exclusive Admission Discounts

Food & Merchandise Discounts

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Mary's Well House

Job summary

Silver Dollar City Resort is seeking an on-site Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, manage period-end closes, and provide financial analysis to resort leadership. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with the Director of Finance to support timely reporting and policy adherence.

Strong knowledge of GAAP/USALI, hospitality systems, budgeting, and forecasting is required, with prior hotel accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or formal accounting education are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Director of Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP

USALI

Hospitality systems

Internal audit

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Opera

JDE

Workday

Oracle

ProfitSword

Hotel Effectiveness

Job description

Silver Dollar City Resort - Accounting Manager [EXE]

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: SILVE010977

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Branson West, MO 65737, USA

Description

Job Summary

Silver Dollar City is ushering in a new era of Ozarks hospitality with its first-everlandmarkresort,a stunning six-story,craftsman-style,262-room retreatwhichoverlookssweeping, untouched vistas of the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake. Thoughtfully designed to blur the lines between nature, craft, and comfort, Silver Dollar City Resort offers guests direct, priority access to the park and nearby attractionsand servesasa focal pointof a major multi-million-dollar investment redefining the Branson experience. From the theme park and White Water to Showboat cruises and the region’s most beloved adventures, the resort is thebest way to experienceit all.

Joining the Silver Dollar City Resort teamisbecoming part of a legacyof service. Rooted in the Herschend family’s decades-long commitment to heartfelt hospitality, inspiring storytelling, and the preservation of regional craft, this organization has grown from a single cave tour in the 1950s into the world’s largest family-owned theme park, attractions, and hospitality company. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful, memory-making experiences and want to play a foundational role in shaping how thousands of families discover the Ozarks for generations to come, this is a rare opportunity to help build something extraordinary with a mission-driven team that truly cares.

The ideal candidateispassionate about hospitality, takes a consistentand analyticalapproach to financial initiatives, andexhibitsextraordinary accuracy skills.The Accounting Manager positionprovides a unique opportunity for the right individualto contribute to the pre-opening efforts in defining financialpolicy,processesand controlsforthe Silver Dollar City Resort .Of primary importance in this role is the ability to partner with our team in achieving our respective goals and fully contribute to the overall revenue and expense accuracy for the property. To achieve success in this role, one must drive results while adhering to ourHeartspitality® culture.

Summary of Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinate allon siteaccounting functions with the Director of Finance.
• Oversight and training of Accounting/Finance staff, coordinated with Director of Finance.
• Ensure a timelyand accurate period-end close, includingproduction of financial statements.
• Assiststaff with GLfunctions, including Accounting Period and Year Endclosing.Cross training in assigned aspects of financial closings and analysis.
• Prepare or review monthly journal entries as assigned.
• Complete all Balance Sheet and Bank reconciliations (including treasury and credit card) accurately andin a timely manneras assigned.This includes analysis and reconciliation of majoraccountseach period.
• Providetimelyanalysis and financial support to Finance and SDC Resort leadership and divisions.
• Work closely with divisions toassistwith general ledger research, re-class entries, providingdocumentsand other items as needed.
• Coordinateand overseefood,merchandise andmaintenance,inventoryprocessingand timing.Reconcile inventory records with the GL as needed.
• Oversight and coordination of certificates of insurance with vendors.
• Coordinate and conductgeneral ledger/P&Lreviews foreach period end as assigned andassistResort divisions/leadership in preparation and review of P&L forecasts.
• Work in conjunction with Director of Finance to coordinate budget processes to include budget creation and reviews with divisions and preparation of budget review packages.
• Provide training and advice as neededregardingfinancial policies and procedures, GAAP,USALI,and other accounting practices.
• Ensure proper handling of customer credit card information in compliance with Property Procedures and Purchasing Card Industry (PCI) standards.
• Produce the daily labor productivity report.
• Prepareand distributeany requestedfinancial reportsin accordance withthe company’s requirements in adherence tocommunicateddeadlines.
• Workwiththe Property Support Center (PSC) on any joint processes/requestsas needed, including but not limited toaccounts payable, treasury,internalauditand payroll.
• Ensure accounting records aremaintained/reconciled,and procedures are adhered to according to Corporate Accounting ProceduresandGAAP.
• Analyzeand make recommendations for profit improvement, expensecontrols,and operational processes/efficiencies.
• Assist Director of Finance in ensuring hotel compliance with all regulatory licenses, permits, contracts, leases, legal agreements, and tax requirements.
• Learn the intricacies of all related systems/software.
• Assistin development and documentation of proceduresas needed.
• Display and effectively communicate Silver Dollar City Resort culture.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all Silver Dollar City Resort Finance SOPs.
• Understand and review all internal controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, assets, master keys, payroll, and records to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.If deviations areidentified, corrective action is taken.
• Assist with Audit requests (both internal and external), including preparation of audit work papers.
• Assist with special projects, including regulatory compliance, as needed.
• Complete projects and financial analysis assigned by Director of Finance This job description is not an \"all inclusve\" list of the duties and responsibilities of this position or of the skills and abilities required to perform this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or formal accounting education are strongly preferred.
• The minimumof 3 years of accounting management experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel,Teams,and Power Point.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, USALI, hospitality accounting systems (e.g., Opera, JDE, Workday, Oracle,ProfitSword, Hotel Effectiveness) and internal audit procedures.
• Experience with budgetingand forecasting.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Excellentleadershipand interpersonalskills, problem solving, team building,communication,and organizational skills.
• Opening hotel or hotel accounting experience preferred.

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities strongly rooted in the Silver Dollar City Company culture by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest, and committed.
• Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other hosts.
• Mustbe self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments ona timelybasis.
• Mustmaintainstrict confidentiality and judgmentregardingprivileged information.
• Must be committed to continuous improvement.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must be able to be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Mustmaintaindependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able toutilizeeffective communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must show appreciation of others.
• Able to perform dutiesconsistentlywithcreating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests.
• Able to beflexible andto handle frequent changes in priorities.
• Maintaina professional appearance offering a positive experience to all guests.
• Mustbedetail-oriented andmaintaina high levelof accuracy.
• Must havea cognitiveaptitude for complex conceptual,strategic, and analyticalthinking.
• Able towriteclearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Must be able to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Responds promptly to requests for service andassistance; meets commitments.
• Able to input information accurately and efficiently into various computer systems.
• Able to think clearly and quickly make concise decisions with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Able to computeaccuratemathematical calculations, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Able to define problems, collect and research data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly remain in a stationary position, primarily seated, while performing computer-based and administrative work.
• Frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, calculator, and other standard office equipment.
• Frequently communicate with and exchange information with employees, leaders, vendors, and other business partners.
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and use stairs.
• Occasionally move throughout indoor and outdoor work areas, which may include steps, inclines, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to review printed and electronic documents and financial information.
• Occasionally lift, carry, or move office materials weighing up to 20 pounds .
• Must be able to travel between assigned work locations and access an employeeshuttlewhenrequired.
• If driving is an essential job duty, mustpossessand maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company requirements foroperatinga vehicle.

Benefits Offered

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts- Discounts on dining,drinksand merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing -The ProfitSharing and 401(k) Retirement Planareavailable to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA)are availableto all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employeehealth centerprovides employees with basic office visits,x-raysand lab work for co-pay, whether insured or not.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.