Staff Accountant

Talentify; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage International is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable and to support the Controller in daily financial activities for our hotel.

You will ensure accurate financial reporting in line with GAAP, assist with month-end closings, reconcile vendor statements, and help with tax filings. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential; Opera, Great Plains, and Micros experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience with Opera preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations.
• Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Supporting the Controller in directing financial activities.
• Preparing monthly financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Performing month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Handling vendor inquiries and reconciling vendor statements.
• Managing guest and client financial information inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Opera

Great Plains

Micros

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

Staff Accountant

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing all accounts receivable and accounts payable. This role assists the Controller in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and hotels' standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties include; although are not limited to:

• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations
• Assisting with account collections and account aging
• Monitoring and managing relationships with vendors
• Handling all vendor inquiries and reconciling vendor statements
• Managing all client inquiry/requests for financial information
• Researching and resolving guest bill inquiries
• Managing group clients from a financial standpoint from inception to completion of program
• Working with hotel accounting systems including Opera, Great Plains, and Micros
• Preparing and posting month-end closing entries
• Producing and distributing monthly financial packets
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual taxes
• Processing all approved invoices for payment, ensuring that all appropriate signatures and back-up are included
• Sorting and verifying accuracy of Night Audit work, including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, reviewing and routing sales and promotion checks with back-up

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Previous experience in finance required
• Previous experience with Opera preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong analytical skills required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems. Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours a day. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. This position requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.