Staff Accountant - Aspen Hospitality

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 Accountant is responsible for all accounting functions for all assigned portfolios within a sector of the business. The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting regulations. This role involves preparing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial documents, while also conducting audits and reconciliations. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager.

The hourly range for this position is $25.45 - $35.70/hr. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 19, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entry of Accounts Receivable; including, posting into AR system, reviewing electronic payment receipts, and deposits into the bank
• Responsible for entry/processing of Accounts Payable from Operations team; including, reviewing of correct purchase orders, item receipts from Ops is accurate, check processing and proper attached backup and filling
• Assists in the preparation of month rental payments to owners
• Assists Manager with timely and accurate financial reporting to management, board of directors and asset manager
• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget including operating and reserve funds
• Assists with maintaining a clean balance sheet with all accounts reconciled monthly and ensures items are clearing properly with no outstanding items and ensures accurate documentation and value of inventories on hand
• Responsible for any intercompany accounting 
• Manages reserve funds according to policies enacted
• Maintains close liaison with Aspen One accounting to ensure company policies and procedures are followed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School degree required and Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 year experience with Accounting preferred

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Proficient experience with QuickBooks, Excel, and other hotel applications is helpful but not required
• Experience as a hotel front desk agent, restaurant server or bartender, or retail cashier is helpful
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to do basic problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes and tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
•    No adverse or hazar