Staff Accountant - Owner Accounting (Exempt)

Sea Island Company; Sea Island (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Island Company seeks a Staff Accountant – Owner Accounting to maintain precise financial records for owner services. You will prepare and review general ledger entries, reconcile balance sheets and income statements, and investigate variances to tell the full financial story behind the numbers.

Collaborating with resort departments and auditors, you will support monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure owner statements and the Owner Relations subledger are accurate, and uphold internal

Qualifications

• Experience in general ledger entries and period-end close processes.
• Ability to research variances and tell the story behind numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review general ledger journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close with auditors and internal teams.
• Ensure owner statements and Owner Relations subledger activity is recorded correctly.
• Support Cottage Rentals and Resort Condominiums accounting procedures.
• Uphold internal controls and compliance with applicable regulations.

Job description

As Staff Accountant – Owner Accounting, you are the steady, discerning professional behind the numbers our team relies on— a role defined not by routine reconciliation but by the trust that accuracy earns. You bring a sharp eye for detail, genuine curiosity about the story behind every variance, and the quiet confidence that careful work, delivered on time, speaks for itself. You embody a high standard of professional integrity, you welcome collaboration across teams, and you meet every deadline with composure and a self-sufficient, can-do spirit. You find real fulfillment in leaving financial information clearer and more dependable than you found it, and you carry yourself with the polish and presence Sea Island’s legacy demands. You prepare and review general ledger journal entries and the balance sheet and income statement reconciliations that support them, researching variances to budget and prior year until the story behind each one is clear. You take an active role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, partnering with internal and external auditors and supporting Accounting & Finance projects. With a special focus on supporting the Owner Services team, you ensure that every owner statement and all activity in the Owner Relations subledger are recorded accurately in the general ledger, and that accounting for our Cottage Rentals program and Resort Condominiums follows the proper procedures. You safeguard Sea Island’s assets by upholding internal controls and documentation and by maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Whether answering an accounting question with well-researched data or closing out the books behind the scenes, your care and consistency become part of what makes the Sea Island experience unforgettable — enriching the lives of everyone it touches, from your teammates to our owners, members, and guests. You respond to requests and follow through to ensure satisfactory outcomes and compliance. You set the tone by consistently upholding and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, including standards for quality, timing, attendance, and appearance. You follow and ensure all Sea Island safety protocols are consistently met through situational awareness of your surroundings. You are proactive in helping when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested. You form effective relationships and work closely with resort departments to maintain rapport and foster open communication. You maintain a thorough knowledge of current services, amenities, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Sea Island and the surrounding area. When needed or requested by leadership, you act to promptly resolve concerns, coordinating necessary efforts through the appropriate departments and consistently follow-up to ensure resolution.