General Accountant - $29/hour at Salamander Hospitality, Llc

Aspen, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Vendor Management, Budget Tracking, Data Entry, General Math, PC Proficiency, Internal Controls, Income Auditing, Cashiering, Sales Tax Reporting

Industry

Hospitality

Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE The General Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role supports the finance team by managing daily accounting operations, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, and providing reliable financial data to guide business decisions. We are looking to hire a detail-oriented professional who can strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. * Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. * Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries. * Sets up new vendors. * Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. * Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos. * Issues stop-payments or purchase order amendments. * Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances, preparing checks. * Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. * Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Follow up with vendors on receivables as needed. * Disburses petty cash by recording entry and verifying documentation. * Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices. * Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. * Occasional Income auditing and inventory assistance. * General cashiering including collecting the daily cash drops, distributing and auditing cash banks and cash deposits. * Collects receivables from employees for rent, bus passes, etc. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE * High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus * Previous accounts payable experience preferred REQUIREMENTS * Tracking budget expenses * Attention to detail * Thoroughness * Organization * Analyzing information * Accounting * Vendor relationships * PC proficiency * Data entry skills * General math skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with long hours, especially during peak periods or hotel events. * Ability to sit for long periods of time, behind a desk and stare at a screen for long periods of time. * Occasionally required to travel to local area as needed for business. * Ability to sit or stand for long periods while managing desk-based tasks, such as preparing reports and scanning content. * Occasional lifting of materials items up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT * Position is in person / on property. * Must be able to work effectively in a detail-oriented environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with vendors, contractors, and employees and accept constructive criticism from supervisors. * Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions. * Ability to work a consistent schedule, with some flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays based on client programs and demands. * Must be able to work in close quarters with colleagues, muti-task with attention to details. RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge and understand that: * Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, or an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will. * The job description provides a general summary of the position however it is not all inclusive. I know of no limitations that would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions. * Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time. * Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Aspen Meadows Resort. * I have read and understand this job description: Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to the following with an employee contribution: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment. Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment. 401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment; part-time and on-call employees can qualify to participate in a 401 (k) plan after two consecutive years of working at least 500 hours or working 1000 hours in one year. Currently, 401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period. Applications for all positions are accepted on an ongoing basis. Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The General Accountant maintains accurate financial records, manages daily accounting operations, and ensures compliance with company policies. Key duties include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, managing vendor payments, and handling general cashiering tasks.