Alterra Mountain Company Looking for Accountant, Accounts Payable at United States, Colorado, Denver Full Time

Year Round

AUTHENTICITY | PASSION | COMMUNITY | INNOVATION | ADVENTURE

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass – the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, and Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery.

A career with Alterra Mountain Company is more than what you do today; it’s being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Free Ikon Base Pass for all eligible employees, with additional free skiing + riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for all eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing + riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company Resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will report directly to the Director, Shared Services Accounting. The AP Accountant will be responsible for accounting, reporting, and reconciliations related to the Shared Services AP department. The position will be required to help in developing and improving upon the current systems, reporting procedures, and financial controls. Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the Accounts Payable department to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant. Candidates in this position must have these minimum attributes:

• Competency –Contributes to the development of the department. Recognizes, initiates, and leads improvement activities.
• Responsibility –Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment, analysis and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

• Ensure a complete and accurate month-end close process within established deadlines of the company
• Balance sheet reconciliation responsibilities as well as understanding the business and how recurring and non-recurring transactions have and will affect the balance sheet
• Prepare, review, and enter adjusting journal entries as needed and submit appropriate supporting documentation with those entries
• Perform variance analyses, identify and resolve unusual variances through investigation and communication with AP personnel, as well as other accounting and finance groups
• Review existing processes, structures, and systems with a focus on simplification and standardization
• Act as a point of escalation for Accounts Payable and ensure professional, accurate and timely remediation of issues
• Act as a liaison between AP and other accounting and finance groups to ensure complete and accurate communication of financial data
• Direct management of specific portions of the monthly and annual accounts payable close process
• Manage unclaimed property for Shared Services AP
• Assist with Sales Tax, Use Tax and Canadian Tax audits and compliance
• Assist with annual 1099-MISC/NEC and 1042-S reporting
• Handle intercompany invoice processing and reconciliations
• Assist with month end accrual processes
• Maintain monthly KPI’s and AP metrics
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with key business partners, both internal and external
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and handle tight deadlines
• 2-5 years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or Accounts Payable specific accounting
• 2-5 years of experience in full cycle P2P processing (Procurement and AP)
• Experience using multiple accounting and other software applications such as D365 and understand how these systems interface with the GL system of record.
• Ability to research problems and take corrective action.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $45,000 – $68,000 per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Denver, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.