Staff Accountant

At Meadowood, gracious hospitality defines the style of service and timeless, natural beauty, the sense of place. A rich company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Join the Meadowood team and experience the pride and teamwork of working alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a truly beautiful setting.

Position Summary

The Staff Account position is responsible for assigned tasks related to general accounting roles including Accounts Payable, Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, and General Cashier. The position requires high attention to detail, problem solving skills, critical thinking and a positive attitude. Assigned tasks are to be completed in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting management in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.

Major Responsibilities & Work Activities

• Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information. Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures. Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
• Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using journals, ledgers, and computers.
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Perform Accounts Payable functions: post and file invoices in an accurate, organized and timely manner. Respond to all vendor billing questions. Review and input A/P batches with proper coding and proper documentation in accordance to purchasing processes SOP. Process vendor payments, reconcile statements and problem solve vendor questions. Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, expense reports, and invoices.
• Perform Income Audit functions: Solve accounting problems. Verify and reconcile bank statements, PMS/POS systems and department records. Prepared standardized daily and monthly journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and perform accounting tasks as assigned. Review, reconcile, and process credit card vouchers and advance deposits. Monitor and audit gift certificate and incentive award redemption activity. Complete month-end closing procedures and reports as assigned. Process customer tax exemptions following government regulations.
• Perform Accounts Receivable functions: Perform monthly invoicing, statement preparation and communicates with accounts due including individual/group guests and members. Post payments and track status of all AR accounts. Work with operational staff to resolve billing questions. Maintain billing systems, generate invoices, account statements, and maintain accounts receivable files and records. Investigate and resolve any irregularities or inquiries in account receivables. Produce daily/weekly/monthly/annual account receivable reports.
• Perform General Cashier functions: Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees. Document and maintain all cash variance and petty cash vouchers according to SOPs. Provide cash change for employees. Maintain highly controlled and documented cash handling procedures and SOPs. Immediately report and cash handling risks or variances to management.
• Respond to and/or resolve questions, issues, or disputes from guests, employees, and vendors in a polite and professional manner.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information, protect company assets, and protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by managers.

Experience/Knowledge Required

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of related work experience required.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving. Competent computer skills.
• Proficient in speaking and writing English. Communicating to staff and customers using appropriate and professional language.

Preferred qualifications / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar academic discipline.
• Prior accounting experience in a luxury resort or winery setting.

Meadowood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Meadowood is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee meals