Senior Staff Accountant

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 [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

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

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 principles
• Ability to handle sensitive financial data with discretion and integrity
• Flexibility to adjust to evolving business needs and regulatory updates

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 hazardous conditions
• Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50 lbs.)

Job Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs
•    Life Insurance Programs
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•    Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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