Accountant, General Ledger

Year Round

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

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

This position coordinates, administers and processes all aspects of general ledger accounting for all resorts and entities assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for all accounting, reporting and GL maintenance for individual resorts and entities as assigned in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure a complete and accurate month-end close process within established deadlines of the company.
• Balance sheet reconciliation responsibilities as well as understanding the business and how recurring and non-recurring transactions have and will affect the balance sheet.
• Review and enter adjusting journal entries as proposed by resort contacts and submit appropriate supporting documentation with those entries.
• Act as a liaison between resort and other accounting and finance groups to ensure complete and accurate communication of financial data.
• Develop accounting memos which analyze transactions and draw conclusions based on relevant accounting guidance as provided in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide audit support and assist the auditors in their inquiries. Perform variance analyses, identify and resolve unusual variances through investigation and communication with resort personnel.
• Take initiative to investigate reconciling items, or discrepancies and contact the appropriate individuals to gather information in order to propose and implement solutions.
• Other duties as assigned
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of accounting experience in public accounting, industry accounting or both
• Experience using multiple accounting and other software applications such as D365 and understand how these systems interface with the GL system of record.
• Ability to research problems and take corrective action.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle quick deadlines.
• License to practice public accounting (CPA) preferred
• Professional/lived experience working in a culturally competent manner with a diverse range of people.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $58,000 to $81,000 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.