Staff Accountant

Company Description Winter Park Racquet Club (WPRC) is a private, family-oriented country club located in the historic suburb of Winter Park in Central Florida, on the eastern shore of Lake Maitland. Founded in 1953, the club has a long-standing tradition of providing a welcoming environment for its approximately 500 members. WPRC offers a wide range of recreational amenities, including tennis, pickleball, lakefront activities, and a Junior-Olympic size swimming pool.

Members also enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining options, creating a vibrant social and leisure setting. The club values high-quality service, community, and a positive experience for all members.

The Staff Accountant supports the Finance department through accurate member accounting, accounts receivable and payable processing, month-end activities, audit support, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role offers hands-on experience across the Club's accounting operations and opportunities for continued professional growth.

• Prepare and distribute accurate monthly member statements on schedule.
• Process member payments and reconcile accounts receivable balances.
• Respond professionally and promptly to member billing and payment inquiries.
• Monitor outstanding member balances and support collection activity in accordance with Club procedures.
• Process approved credit memos and member-account adjustments accurately.
• Establish and maintain vendor records in , including required Forms W-9 and certificates of insurance.
• Process accounts payable invoices, verify coding and approvals, and reconcile vendor statements.
• Assist with annual Form 1099 preparation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare recurring journal entries and assigned month-end account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, audit schedules, and related documentation.
• Maintain complete, organized, and accessible electronic accounting records.
• Assist with budgeting, special projects, and accounting-process improvements.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

• Protect confidential member, employee, vendor, banking, and financial information at all times.
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, approval requirements, record-retention practices, and Club policies.
• Promptly report discrepancies, suspected fraud, data-security concerns, or control issues to the Director of Finance.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or active enrollment in an accounting degree program.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional member-service approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Eagerness to learn month-end close procedures and develop technical accounting skills.
• Availability to work in person, primarily Monday through Friday, with additional hours as business needs require.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing, and successful completion of assigned abuse-prevention training.

• Up to two years of accounting experience; relevant internship experience is a plus.
• Experience with , member-accounting systems, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or private-club accounting.

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and perform repetitive keyboarding and data-entry tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull files, records, and office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed primarily in an in-person office environment in Winter Park, Florida.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.