Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

Join our Accounting team and enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement. The Senior Accounting Manager is a key leadership role within the Finance & Accounting department, serving as the operational backbone of the accounting team. This position is designed for an experienced accounting professional — someone who has excelled as an Accounting Manager and is ready to take the next step toward a Controller-level role.

Location:

Seattle area (located an hour from Seattle).

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–8 accounting professionals, including accounts payable staff, payroll specialists, and revenue accountants.
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular one‑on‑ones, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate workload distribution across the team to meet deadlines during high‑volume periods (season openings, month‑end, year‑end, audit).
• Foster a team culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the VP of Finance & Accounting to identify staffing needs, train new hires, and develop succession paths.

• Oversee daily revenue reconciliation across multiple POS systems covering lift tickets, season passes, ski school, rentals, tubing, retail, and food & beverage — each with distinct transaction flows and reporting structures.
• Review and approve daily revenue reports; investigate and resolve discrepancies between POS systems, the general ledger, and bank settlements.
• Monitor revenue streams for accuracy of pricing, taxation, discounts, and promotional coding within each system.

• Oversee the full AP cycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflow, payment runs, and vendor file maintenance.
• Review and approve AP disbursements, ensuring proper authorization and alignment with purchase orders and contracts.
• Monitor AP aging and manage cash flow timing in coordination with the VP of Finance & Accounting.

• Oversee multi‑cycle payroll for a year‑round and seasonally variable workforce across full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal employees.
• Review payroll runs for accuracy of hours, rates, tip allocations, benefit deductions, and tax with holdings prior to final submission.
• Ensure compliance with Washington State wage and hour regulations, including overtime, paid sick leave, and applicable labor laws.

• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and prepaid/deferred revenue schedules.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for all key accounts, including cash, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements, departmental P&Ls, and flash reports for the VP and senior leadership.

• Maintain and enforce internal controls across cash handling, revenue recognition, AP, and payroll to safeguard resort assets.
• Document, review, and update accounting policies and procedures; communicate changes to team members and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements; coordinate with external CPA partners as needed.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in an accounting manager or senior accountant role with direct staff responsibility.
• Expertise in all three core areas: multi‑source revenue reconciliation, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting close processes.
• Experience working with multiple POS systems or high‑volume transaction environments (hospitality, retail, food & beverage, ticketing, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of accounting professionals.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software; experience with ERP systems a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must pass background check.

• Experience in ski…