Staff Accountant - Full Time Benefits Eligible

Forest Highlands Golf Club, in Flagstaff, Arizona is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity for a Staff Accountant. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service. The Primary function of this position is to assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in performing various finance/accounting functions. This position will be responsible for the preparation and recording of routing accounting transactions including the daily reconciliation of accounts, processing of payroll on a bi-weekly basis and assist with Information Technology related matters.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

· Accounting and Finance:

o Reconciles on a monthly basis in conjunction with system reports and daily departmental receipts.

o Reconciles company credit cards including obtaining receipts, verifying and entering charges and ensuring timely payment of the balance.

o Responsible for the calculation and filing of monthly sales, liquor and use tax.

o Codes and approves invoices for the administrative office.

o Process ACH (automatic clearinghouse payments) for both Utility subsidiaries and Association as needed.

o Releases electronic payments to vendors.

o Monthly Utility subsidiaries journal entries and reporting.

o Prepares and remits monthly sales tax reports for Utility subsidiaries.

o Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

o Reconciles monthly intercompany entries and reporting.

o Performs bank deposits and assists with cash reconciliation processes.

o Prepares and submits monthly Sales Tax reports and the Corporation Commission Annual Report for the Water and Wastewater Companies.

o Reconciles monthly bank statements as required to ensure separation of duties.

o Monthly management of fixed assets (additions, disposals in software system; reconciling with general ledger)

o Assists CFO in updating the RDA study annually and ensures that all replacement costs and useful lives are updated accordingly.

o Maintains Fixed Asset ledgers on an annual basis and prepares depreciation schedules for the Association and Utility companies annually

o Works with the club's external auditor to assure that procedures are consistent with club policies.

o Performs monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to verify accuracy of reporting and general ledger maintenance.

o Continually analyzes and audits financial information for discrepancies or issues that may require the involvement of the CFO.

o Maintains an orderly accounting filing system.

o Reconciliation of subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger

o Assist in month-end and year-end close processes.

o Works cross functionally with other departments to supply them with timely information, answer questions and provide accounting process recommendations and solutions.

o All other duties as assigned by the CFO to maintain the standard of excellence to which the Forest Highlands Association aspires.

· Information Technology

o Interacts with auditors, banking personnel, software and hardware vendors, government agencies, and suppliers externally.

o Interacts with all levels of management and members.

o Responsible for Information Technology oversight including liaison with outside IT vendors and consultants, ordering hardware and software, and answering management and employee questions and concerns.

o Troubleshoots IT problems and contacts outsourced IT Support service when needed.

· Payroll

o Assist Director of Human Resources with processing of bi-weekly payroll, along with various employee benefit and compliance tasks as assigned.

o Assists in the resolution of payroll issues and account reconciliations.

Minimum Requirements:

o Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with concentration in business with accounting major or minor.

o 1-2 years of accounting experience.

o Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

o Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulatory laws and practices related to homeowner associations or hospitality preferred, but not required.

o Desire to enhance and grow career within the hospitality industry specifically private, member-owned clubs preferred, but not required.

o Strong account reconciliation skills.

o Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.

o Impeccable analytical and organizational skills.

o Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.

o Ability to work closely with senior management team

o Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

· Position is in an open office environment in a golf/country club in a private residential community.

· Must be able to work in a busy office environment with multiple co-workers in an open office space.

· Flexibility in schedule.

· Ability to lift up to 25lbs regularly; up to 50lbs occasionally and to lift overhead and push/pull.

· Must be able to frequently walk, sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop kneel, crouch, adjust vision accordingly (close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception)

· Exposed to outside weather conditions including low temperatures.

· Continuous ability to talk and hear in a loud office environment.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Equipment Used: Copier, facsimile, telephone, keyboard, monitors, mouse, laminator, printer, binding machine, paper cutter, shredder, golf cart

If this sounds like the perfect position for you we in Return for your hard work Forest Highlands will provide you with the following:

Compensation - 50k to 55k depending on experience

Employer paid Medical for employee

Employer paid life, short term and long term disability insurance for employee

Voluntary insurances including vision, dental and pet

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance program

Generously matched 401(k) retirement plan

Continued personal growth opportunities

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.