Staff Accountant - Limelight Denver

Company Description
Limelight Hotels are contemporary properties set in the heart of authentic mountain and urban communities owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality. The current portfolio includes Limelight Hotel Aspen, Limelight Hotel Snowmass and Limelight Hotel Denver in Colorado; and the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho. Two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are slated to open in 2024 and 2025, respectively. All Limelight properties are designed around the communities and activities where they are located. Learn more at www.limelighthotels.com

Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for all hotel accounting functions.
Essential Job Functions

• Assists with maintaining a clean balance sheet with all accounts reconciled monthly and ensures items are clearing properly with no outstanding items. Ensures accurate documentation and value of inventories on hand
• Responsible for entry/processing of Accounts Payable from Operations team; including, reviewing of correct purchase orders, item receipts from Ops is accurate, check processing and proper attached backup and filling.
• Maintains close liaison with corporate office accounting to ensure company policies and procedures are followed
• Assists in the preparation of month rental payments to owners.
• Assists Manager with timely and accurate financial reporting to management, board of directors and asset manager Assists with the preparation of the annual budget including operating and reserve funds.
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for the entry of Accounts Receivable; including, posting into AR system, reviewing electronic payment receipts, and deposits into the bank
• Manages reserve funds according to policies enacted
• Responsible for any intercompany accounting

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with accounting preferred
• Knowledge of hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, Quickbooks, Excel, and other hotel applications is helpful but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• HS degree required and Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience as a hotel front desk agent, restaurant server or bartender, or retail cashier is helpful.

Additional Information
Supervision Given and Received
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Received: Works under general supervision of the Director of Finance. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.
Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
• Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
• No adverse or hazardous conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.
For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits
As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here