Senior Staff Accountant

Company Description

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.  

Whether it’s Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under The Nell and Limelight brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company’s commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection. For more information, visit www.aspen.com.  

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for executing general ledger functions and accounting activities for Aspen One in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  This role reports directly to the Assistant Corporate Controller and works closely with the Corporate Controller and Accounting Manager to ensure financial accuracy, compliance with company policies, and consistency with Aspen One’s broader accounting standards and strategic objectives.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline 

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 31, 2025. 

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including reclass adjustments, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other required entries
• Perform detailed monthly review and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts
• Partner with the Finance team on capital projects, including fixed asset setup at project completion
• Review monthly profit and loss financial statements; research and resolve discrepancies
• Provide accounting support to Aspen One managers and team members on transaction details, accounting issues, and discrepancies
• Present accounting analysis and issue resolution through data review and mathematical solutions
• Communicate effectively through clear and professional written correspondence, primarily via email
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree required, accounting or business focus preferred 
• Five years accounting experience required 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Advanced Excel skills required (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Queries, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of software applications for point of sale system, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software 
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise (JD Edwards) and Oracle NetSuite a plus
• Experience with (SAP) Concur software a plus
• Experience with Esker a plus
• Experience with RTP|ONE a plus
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation and month-end and year-end close processes
• Understanding of internal control structures and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of internal and external audit procedures
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide insight
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Capable of identifying complex accounting issues and determining appropriate solutions in challenging situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and cross-functional collaboration
• Can work with minimal supervision, making sound decisions based on accounting principl