Staff Accountant

Overview

Join our Accounting Team at our Flagstaff Regional Accounting Office!

Why the Flagstaff Accounting Office?

We are a regional accounting office serving not only the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel but also the Grand Canyon South Rim, The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites, Tusayan Trading Post, and the Oasis in Death Valley. Our accounting team is a hardworking and welcoming group of gurus that strives to keep the company’s financial engine running smoothly. We welcome new ideas for potential improvements and enjoy creating memorable work experiences for our team members.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Flagstaff Regional Office Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for multiple accounting functions and financial reporting for the Arizona Properties which consist of the Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites, Grand Hotel and Tusayan Trading Post (AZ Properties).

The Details:

• Job Location: Accounting Office in Flagstaff, Arizona (30 minutes from Williams).
• Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
• Wage: $64,000 Salaried Exempt.
• Schedule: 40 hours, 5 days per week (Monday - Friday)

Other Benefits and Perks:

• Free train tickets!
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties!
• Generous benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities!

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment, and Core Values.
• Participate in the month end closing processes for the AZ Properties as necessary. Ensure all journal entries and allocations are entered and released timely throughout the closing process.
• Complete the monthly Cash-to-Revenue reconciliation for the assigned AZ Properties.
• Reconcile timely and accurately all assigned monthly balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in annual retail inventories as needed at the AZ Properties.
• Complete the monthly Tip Allocation Reconciliation and 8027 reporting for the Grand Hotel.
• Responsible for various monthly funding and reporting for the AZ Properties, such as sales and use tax reports, music licensing, bank fee analysis, utility analysis, vehicle titles, miscellaneous check requests, etc.
• Maintain contracts, licenses, and leases files and inquire into renewals, terminations, etc., as necessary for the AZ Properties.
• Cross train to run and distribute to GMs/Department Heads the monthly P&Ls requesting variance comments.
• Accommodate our guests within established guidelines and in a professional manner. Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations in a public setting and resolve guest related problems in a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with co-workers, directors, and other departments, working together in a positive manner.
• Responsible for continual streamlining of accounting processes.
• Develop and present to the Assistant Controller any matters requiring their approval or decision.
• Create, maintain, update and revise as needed the staff accountant desk policy and procedures manual.
• Assist anyone when requested in a professional manner.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ accounting experience, preferably in hospitality accounting management.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel and Word.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be able to comply with the Xanterra Vehicle Policy.
• Must have an advanced working knowledge of Windows-based software programs to be able to communicate effectively via email (Outlook), reports (Excel) and various accounting systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or Business equivalent, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Staff Accountant - All levels

• Not Applicable
• Occasionally
• Frequently
• Constantly
• Stand
• Walk
• Sit
• Handling
• Reach outward
• Reach above shoulder
• Climb
• Crawl
• Squat/kneel
• Bend
• Lift/Carry — 10 lbs or less; 11-20 lbs; 21-50 lbs; 51-100 lbs;
  Over 100 lbs
• Push/Pull — 12 lbs or less; 13-25 lbs; 26-40 lbs; 41-100 lbs
• Not applicable. Activity does not apply to this position

Occasionally:
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs per day)

Frequently:
Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs)

Constantly:
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs +)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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