Accounting Manager

The Wisconsin Country is the Club of Choice located just outside of Milwaukee that offers parkland-style championship golf, an array of exceptional amenities, and exceptional family experiences.

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Overview :

This key position reports to the Regional Controller. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for assisting in managing daily accounting operations to include summarizing revenue and accounts receivable, accounts payable and processing bi-weekly payroll.

Required Education :

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business, OR 3+ years progressive accounting experience in the Hospitality Industry

Required Skills :

• Minimum 3 years hospitality industry experience; Country Club experience a plus.
• Strong management and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities, with flexibility to work on a variety of activities across the various departments.
• Ability to take ownership, work independently, and produce accurate and timely results.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions to achieve Club’s goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities :

• Assist in managing and overseeing daily operations of the accounting department.
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Protect club operations by keeping sensitive financial and member information confidential.
• Perform basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.
• Accurately prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.
• Reconcile cash tenders and post daily charges to member accounts.
• Post member AR payments including monthly ACH & credit card autopayments.
• Prepare bank deposits and process them through the bank.
• Research, track and resolve accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Provide prompt and courteous assistance to members in answering inquiries and correcting member statements when charging errors are made,
• Distribute collections notices for past due members.
• Follow corporate policy in suspending delinquent members and work with the General Manager to collect payment.
• Provide prompt and courteous assistance and support to company personnel in accounting inquiries.
• Process weekly check runs and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
• Balance Vendor statements each month to ensure no invoices are missing,
• Maintain records of invoices and payments
• Verify departmental coding of invoices and ensure managers are following proper accounting procedures.
• Prepare 1099s each year.
• Work with membership director to accurately process new members, downgrades, upgrades, and resignations.
• Process electronic onboarding of new hires, pay rate changes and employee terminations.
• Assist Controller with other payroll duties as requested.
• Assist Controller with bank statement reconciliation and other various month end duties, as requested.
• Support Controller with special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Physical / Mental Demands :

• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

Salary range : $55,000 + depending on qualifications.

Benefits :

We offer a comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, other voluntary products, Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays, 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan, and Playing Privileges.

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to join our team!

About The Wisconsin Country Club :

Located just outside of the city, The Wisconsin Country Club is home to one of the most challenging and beautiful 18-hole golf courses in the area.

It's Harry Smead / David Gill design features tree-lined fairways, intricately contoured greens, and well-positioned bunkering.

In addition, Members enjoy an excellent court experience with 4 hard tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts available for open play, clinics, and socials.

Our heated Junior-Olympic-sized pool is open seasonally and features a kiddie pool, slide, and full-service snack bar. For our health-conscious members, our Fitness Center is open daily and features a variety of specialty equipment.

A year-round social calendar and dining operation ensure all Members enjoy their home away from home.