Staff Accountant

Northgate Resorts Jellystone Park; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation discounts

Daily Pay

Employee appreciation

401k match

Medical, dental, vision

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northgate Resorts is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Grand Rapids, MI team. You will approve payables, assist with month-end close, and perform balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role reports to the Controller and supports multiple park locations. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related experience) and 2+ years of accounting background, with strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience or industry-specific education required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve accounts payable transactions.
• Own and support the month-end close process including adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations.
• Understand and apply capitalization policies when reviewing payables.
• Analyze monthly financial statements for GAAP compliance.
• Support day-to-day accounting functions at various park locations.
• Participate in other projects and activities as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

2+ years accounting experience or industry education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Northgate Resorts owns and manages the most awarded Camp-Resort portfolio in the nation. Our passion is creating family camping memories for our guests – memories that will last a lifetime! We don’t do this as individuals, but as a passionate team that cares about making a difference in our guests’ lives. We endeavor to be a highly effective, lean, and fast-moving organization.

TheStaff Accountantis responsible for a variety of accounting functions including approving payables, preparing, and posting journal entries, completing monthly variance reporting, and performing month-end closing processes including balance sheet reconciliations. This position also requires effective communication with a remote General Manager and Office Manager on a routine basis. This is a full-time position and reports to the Controller.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing and approving accounts payable transactions
• Own and support the month-end close process including preparing and posting adjusting entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations
• Understand and apply capitalization policies when reviewing payables
• Analytically review monthly financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Support day-to-day accounting functions at various park locations
• Participate in other projects and activities as assigned

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• 2+ year of experience or industry-specific education required
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets for reporting
• Good attitude and work ethic with strong attention to detail
• Results-oriented, critical thinking, sound decision-making, and time management skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Follows through on projects to successful completion, meeting deadlines

Northgate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Northgate is also a proud participant of the E-Verify Program. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We are a team of fun seekers, out of the box thinkers, and creators of unforgettable experiences!

Northgate Resorts was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2013. Since then our team has grown to thousands of talented individuals serving millions of campers each and every year. We love what we do, which is only possible because of our incredible team! And we are always looking for individuals to join us.

Perks & Benefits of Working At Northgate Resorts

Apart from amazing locations both at our campgrounds and home office, stellar teams, and more, check out what Northgate Resorts has to offer.

*Below benefits do not apply to all employees. To see a full list of benefits talk to your manager during the hiring process.

01.

VACATION DISCOUNTS

Enjoy the park plus give your family and friends deep discounts during the season.

02.

Daily Pay

Get paid more frequently with our daily pay schedule.

03.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION

Free lunch in the summer, shout outs from your coworkers, and more.

04.

401k MATCH

Start saving for retirement with a 401k plan and matching contribution.

05.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION

Pick the plans that work for you and enjoy partial coverage for all health insurance.

06.

Enjoy coverage for your furry friend with our latest benefit of pet insurance.

What is a work camper? Simply put: It’s someone who works and camps at our resorts for short-term or seasonal periods. Work campers earn their standard wages and receive a discount on their campsite, in exchange they commit to being available for work as required.

Northgate Work Campers

• Receive a 20%* discount on your seasonal site.
• Earn credit towards your site balance per hour worked.
• All of the perks of being a Northgate Resorts Team Member.
• Save gas & time on your daily commute.
• Embrace the, "work hard, play hard" lifestyle!

We are looking for Work Campers who bring a strong work ethic, award winning customer service, and a taste for fun.

Northgate is more than a Campground. It’s an amazing Camp-Resort for families looking to disconnect from the world’s distractions and reconnect with each other while nestled in beautiful scenic outdoor settings. We are looking for Work Campers who bring a strong work ethic, award winning customer service, and a taste for fun.

Northgate Resorts offers a wide range of internships that provide students with hands-on hospitality experience while directly contributing to creating family camping memories for our guests. Internships in departments such as marketing, operations, revenue, and more.

Northgate is more than a Campground. It’s an amazing Camp-Resort for families looking to disconnect from the world’s distractions and reconnect with each other while nestled in beautiful scenic outdoor settings. We are looking for College Interns who are looking to learn the skills needed to succeed in their career and who have a passion for collaboration, teamwork, and customer service. We employ interns at each of our Camp-Resorts and our Home Office.

At Northgate Resorts, we create memories that last a lifetime not just for our guests but for our international students as well. Students have the opportunity to discover what it’s like to live and work at one of our many campgrounds across the country.

Northgate looks to employ Students who love having a great time, and love to make our guests do the same. Northgate’s staff are more than just employees, our staff are a part of our extended family. Come be a part of all the fun we are having!

Northgate partners exclusively with InterExchange Work and Travel for hiring our J1 visa international students. For more information please visit their website at https://www.interexchange.org/ or email our recruiting team at [e-mail]

Northgate is more than a Campground. It’s an amazing Camp-Resort for families looking to disconnect from the world’s distractions and reconnect with each other while nestled in beautiful scenic outdoor settings. We are looking for International Students who bring a strong work ethic, award winning customer service, and a taste for fun.