Staff Account

Winter Park Racquet Club; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter Park Racquet Club in Winter Park, FL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance department with member accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end tasks. The role reports to the Director of Finance and offers hands-on exposure to the club’s accounting operations.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly member statements, processing payments, reconciling AR/AP, assisting with budgeting, audit support, and month-end close, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or active enrollment in accounting degree program.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional member-service approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Eagerness to learn month-end close procedures and develop technical accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute accurate monthly member statements on schedule.
• Process member payments and reconcile accounts receivable balances.
• Respond professionally and promptly to member billing and payment inquiries.
• Monitor outstanding member balances and support collection activity in accordance with Club procedures.
• Process approved credit memos and member-account adjustments accurately.
• Establish and maintain vendor records in Bill.com, including required Forms W-9 and certificates of insurance.
• Process accounts payable invoices, verify coding and approvals, and reconcile vendor statements.
• Assist with annual Form 1099 preparation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare recurring journal entries and assigned month-end account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, audit schedules, and related documentation.
• Maintain complete, organized, and accessible electronic accounting records.
• Assist with budgeting, special projects, and accounting-process improvements.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Eagerness to learn month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Bill.com

Member-accounting systems

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Job description

Company Description

Winter Park Racquet Club (WPRC) is a private, family-oriented country club located in the historic suburb of Winter Park in Central Florida, on the eastern shore of Lake Maitland. Founded in 1953, the club has a long-standing tradition of providing a welcoming environment for its approximately 500 members. WPRC offers a wide range of recreational amenities, including tennis, pickleball, lakefront activities, and a Junior-Olympic size swimming pool. Members also enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining options, creating a vibrant social and leisure setting. The club values high-quality service, community, and a positive experience for all members.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the Finance department through accurate member accounting, accounts receivable and payable processing, month-end activities, audit support, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role offers hands-on experience across the Club's accounting operations and opportunities for continued professional growth.

• Prepare and distribute accurate monthly member statements on schedule.
• Process member payments and reconcile accounts receivable balances.
• Respond professionally and promptly to member billing and payment inquiries.
• Monitor outstanding member balances and support collection activity in accordance with Club procedures.
• Process approved credit memos and member-account adjustments accurately.
• Establish and maintain vendor records in Bill.com, including required Forms W-9 and certificates of insurance.
• Process accounts payable invoices, verify coding and approvals, and reconcile vendor statements.
• Assist with annual Form 1099 preparation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare recurring journal entries and assigned month-end account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, audit schedules, and related documentation.
• Maintain complete, organized, and accessible electronic accounting records.
• Assist with budgeting, special projects, and accounting-process improvements.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Protect confidential member, employee, vendor, banking, and financial information at all times.
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, approval requirements, record-retention practices, and Club policies.
• Promptly report discrepancies, suspected fraud, data-security concerns, or control issues to the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or active enrollment in an accounting degree program.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional member-service approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Eagerness to learn month-end close procedures and develop technical accounting skills.
• Availability to work in person, primarily Monday through Friday, with additional hours as business needs require.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing, and successful completion of assigned abuse-prevention training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to two years of accounting experience; relevant internship experience is a plus.
• Experience with Bill.com, member-accounting systems, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or private-club accounting.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and perform repetitive keyboarding and data-entry tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull files, records, and office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed primarily in an in-person office environment in Winter Park, Florida.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.