Associate Accountant​/Assistant Controller

The Minnehaha Country Club, in Sioux Falls, SD, is celebrating our 121st year of operations, and we are currently seeking a driven and team-oriented accounting professional to join our team. Minnehaha Country Club is Sioux Falls’ premier country club, operates year-round and serves membership of approximately 740 families. The Club features an immaculate championship 18-hole golf course and one of the finest restaurants in Sioux Falls, as well as swimming, tennis, and fitness amenities.

The Associate Accountant will report to the Club’s Controller, join a two-person accounting team, execute the majority of the Club’s AR and AP processes, and play a key role in our continued pursuit of enhanced efficiency and consistency in accounting operations. He/she will actively promote the Minnehaha Country Club brand, serve as an ambassador for the club, and operate at all times with the highest degree of professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.

The Associate Accountant will create financial transactions and generate financial reports, including the posting of information to accounting journals or accounting software from source documents as invoices to members and guests, cash receipts and supplier invoices. He/she also reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy.

• The Associate Accountant is a full-time, non-exempt position and offers a base wage of $25.00 - $30.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• The club will offer an excellent benefit package that includes: performance bonus, health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and dependents, holiday and paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company contributions, opportunities for continuing professional development, employee meals, complimentary golf, and discounts on merchandise.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform daily sales reconciliations and daily posting of revenues and receipts.
• Maintain and reconcile cash drawers for daily operations and prepare bank deposits.
• Process accounts payable, schedule and prepare checks, and resolve and documentation invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accounts payable/vendor records and account data.
• Process and post member payment, and assist members with account inquiries as requested.
• Prepare and distribute monthly membership statements.
• Maintain Members’ records and account data.
• Reconcile corporate credit card account monthly.
• Communicate with the Controller regarding any delinquent accounts and assist with record keeping and communication as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of monthly Sales & Use Tax reports with the State of South Dakota.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies where possible; assist in developing and enhancing formal accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial information and assist in the preparation of financial reports.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.
• Assists Administrative Assistant/Receptionist in answering phone calls as needed.
• Performs other appropriate assignments and projects as required.
• Maintain necessary procedures for confidentiality relating to club and employee issues.
• Assist in additional projects as directed by club management.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business related field or equivalent work experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years…