Sr. Staff Accountant - job 1 of 2

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, Hospitality for Aspen One is responsible for general ledger and accounting activities for Aspen Hospitality, a key business vertical of Aspen One. This role supports financial accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment with Aspen One’s broader accounting standards and strategic objectives.  This role reports the Assistant Controller, Hospitality. 

The budgeted salary range for this position is $71,000 to $92,000. 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 1, 2025. 

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities.

• Assist the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with company policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for income, expense, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with hotel billing tasks as assigned
• Assist in the preparation of the daily income journal from the point-of-sale system
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including adjustments, accruals, and prepaid expenses, as well as others as needed.
• Maintain a clean balance sheet by reconciling all accounts monthly, addressing outstanding items promptly, and ensuring accurate inventory documentation and valuation.
• Maintain operational standards for accounting, cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audits, systems support, and payroll.
• Coordinate with shared services on capital close and fixed assets
• Coordinate with shared services on annual audit requests
• Control exposure to bad debt losses by enforcing credit and collection procedures and ensuring overdue payments are collected per company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• B.S Degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of hotel accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, spreadsheet software, and other hotel applications
• Month-end close experience
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation, month-end and year-end close processes.
• Understanding of internal control structures and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with tax laws and reporting (federal, state, local).Knowledge of internal and external audit procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide insights.
• High level of accuracy in preparing and reviewing financial information.
• Capable of identifying accounting issues and determining appropriate solutions.
• 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.
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, Pivot Tables, Power Queries, etc.)

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time, kneeling and bending may be required
•    Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions  
•    Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

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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