Senior Accounting Assistant

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
 

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com. 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

As a member of the Shared Service Lodging Accounting staff, you will be responsible for processing high volume customer billing and reporting directly to the Master Accounts Billing Supervisor.  The billing accountant will work closely with internal stakeholders in operations, accounting, and information technology to ensure accuracy of support for customer invoicing.  The ideal candidate for this position is a professional individual with a positive team focused attitude, who has the ability to maintain strong attention to detail within a high volume shared services environment.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Billing Specialist
• Expected Pay Range:  $20.00 - $24.49 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Other Specifics: Remote

General Description:

• Daily bill preparation for various groups
• Collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders
• Preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure transactional accuracy and compliance
• Demonstrate a positive, professional and team oriented attitude toward coworkers, internal and external customers, and management

 ​​​​​​Job Responsibilities:

• Process billing for conference groups using our financial and property management systems (PeopleSoft, IQW & RPOS)
• Process billing for commercial leasing, wholesale partners, and club member dues
• Create, update, and maintain customer information within billing sub-ledger
• Respond promptly to email & voicemail customer inquires
• Create general ledger journal entries
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for billing related accounts
• Contribute to department initiatives and team goals, including subsystem upgrades
• Ad hoc project support, as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

• Associates/Bachelor Degree in business, accounting or related discipline - preferred
• 1 years accounting experience - preferred
• Strong attention to detail; highly organized
• Motivated to excel in role and drive value for the greater finance organization
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Previous experience using IQWare, Inntopia - preferred

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $20.00 - $24.49. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including... 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan  
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time.  Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO) 
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers  
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.  
 

*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.   

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  501194
Reference Date: 04/10/2024 
Job Code Function: Accounting