Food & Beverage Senior Accountant II

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

The Senior Accountant II is responsible for applying accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate financial reports. This role reports to the Director of Accounting and oversees accounting operations within assigned areas, including the supervision of junior and staff accountants as applicable. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, developing advanced spreadsheets to support summary reports, resolving complex accounting issues, and participating in special projects as needed. The Senior Accountant II must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate recording of all advanced entries in accordance with the corporate closing schedule
• Review and analyze financial results for assigned areas in support of month end close
• Communicate financial results and variance analysis to Management as assigned
• Timely and accurate review of balance sheet reconciliations and month end schedules
• Approve resolution relating to reconciling items
• Review external audit work papers
• Approve budgets for Senior management
• Approve staff entries
• Identify and develop process improvements
• Financial reporting writing
• General understanding of GAAP principles
• Carry out any reasonable request by management that employee is capable of performing

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required (Accounting strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 8+ years relative experience in F&B / Retail accounting
• Minimum of 3 - 5 year’s relative experience in a month end close general ledger environment
• Hotel Accounting experience preferred but not required
• Experienced in F&B / Retail accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, processes, analysis, and metrics
• Experienced in creating advanced spreadsheets to support summary reports and resolving problems
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and manage many tasks in a short period of time
• Strong knowledge of various accounting software and point of sale software
• Advanced skills in Excel (ability to create pivot tables and formulas in spreadsheets), Word, Outlook
• Detail oriented, proficient in time management, able to organize multi tasks and ability to prioritize, delegate, manage workload to meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and will support a growing and dynamic finance department
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment. Be a flexible team player who can carry out any reasonable request by management
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to make sound judgments and solve problems
•  Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures in English
• Ability to write procedure manuals
• Travel to resorts is not a normal occurrence but may be required at times
• Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes
• Ability to work overtime to assist financial reporting department deadlines if needed

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or technical procedures. Ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a group of managers. Foreign languages a plus.

Mathematical Skills 

Advanced mathematical skills to include strong computer formula writing and creation of macros; complete understanding of financial accounting.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive verity of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Special Skills

Advanced Excel skills; detail oriented; leadership skills; analytical skill; ability to clearly communicate financial results both verbally and in writing

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.