Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Year Round

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

The GL Senior Accountant will be responsible for a variety of advanced monthly accounting tasks and assisting in the review of work performed by accounting staff in service of our Resorts’ month-end close. This role will serve as an individual contributor, as well as in a review capacity of staff work. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, maintaining a critical approach to problem-solving and the ability to build meaningful relationships across resorts and within Shared Services.

This position will report to the GL Accounting Manager and will serve as a primary point of contact for resort senior leadership to Shared Services Accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support Resorts’ monthly close processes for areas of responsibility which include preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Proactively identify, propose, and implement process improvements to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of financial data, and operational efficiencies
• Engage in proactive research and resolution to unexplained reconciling items, defining and implementing process improvements as a result of solutions
• Perform analytical analyses for management
• Monitor transactional compliance with GAAP as well as company policy and procedures
• Develop accounting process memos which analyze transactions and draw conclusions based on relevant accounting guidance as provided in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
• Embrace a team culture that values constant, gentle pressure towards continuous improvement, recognition and career progression
• Actively coach and mentor 1-2 direct reports, and assist the Accounting Manager with accounting staff workflow, priority setting, training needs, and professional development
• Ensure all internal control documentation and compliance related to the above responsibilities is properly prepared
• Participate in external audits as needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Detailed understanding of US GAAP and experience in applying to various transactions and fact patterns
• Detailed understanding of shared services delivery models
• Proficient in use of technology, specifically Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Skills & Abilities

• Values accountability, authenticity, and integrity
• Exceptional financial analytical abilities combined with advanced accounting knowledge and organizational skills
• Strong project management skills, able to multi-task, and manage multiple deadlines and administrative tasks
• Detail-oriented and a problem solver
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build professional relationships across the organization based on trust and collaboration
• Able to maintain a positive, professional attitude during stressful situations in a high-growth environment
• Performance record should show success working with all levels of management and operating personnel

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; preference towards accounting, finance or other related field
• CPA license preferred

Experience

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience; a combination of public and industry-specific experience preferred
• Experience with financial system implementations is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Blackline, or OneStream is a plus

Denver area base salary range: $80,000 - $112,00 per year

Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.