Sr. Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests a unique Up North experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and our surrounding environment allow us to grow our business.

Position Summary :

The Senior Staff Accountant at Shanty Creek Resorts plays a key role in the financial operations and reporting processes. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the General Ledger and Fixed Assets, overseeing month-end close procedures, and providing essential business reports and financial analysis to support informed decision-making. This position supervises a team of four specialists, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, insurance, bank reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation, utilities, timeshare accounting, and club finances.

Position Duties / Responsibilities :

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee and ensure accuracy of the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and monthly financial reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct business analysis, creating insightful reports that support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.

Team Leadership & Supervision

Accounts Payable Specialist : Oversees payment processing, vendor relations, and timely reconciliation.

Financial Analysis & Business Reporting

Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting findings to the Controller and senior management.

Compliance & Process Improvement

Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting principles, and applicable regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Guest Service / Conduct :

Personal and professional accountability is an important aspect of employment with Shanty Creek Resorts. To that end, all Shanty Creek employees are required to adhere to Resort policies and standards of conduct while providing our guests with the highest level of service possible. No matter their position, all members of our staff may have opportunities to interact with our guests on a daily basis, therefore all employees must :

Meet, on a daily basis, the personal appearance and uniform standards as identified by the Shanty Creek Resorts Employee Handbook.

Professional Experience :

Proven experience in purchasing, preferably in a hospitality or retail environment.

Familiarity with competitive bidding processes and purchase order management.

Education :

Required Skills :

Working Conditions :

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.