GL Staff Accountant, Payroll

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

The GL Staff Accountant position will be responsible for a variety of payroll accounting functions relating to Alterra Mountain Company resorts including coordinating and executing weekly payroll postings, monthly general ledger processes, and performing advanced accounting tasks related to payroll analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for GL payroll accounting in accordance with US GAAP.

• Ensure D365 GL payroll postings are complete and accurate for all US and Canadian resorts. 

• Prepare monthly US and Canadian balance sheet reconciliations for all payroll accounts and upload to OneStream in a timely manner according to established deadlines. 

• Prepare adjusting journal entries to align GL accounts with the appropriate support. 

• Investigate reconciling items and discrepancies; implement process improvements as necessary.

• Perform variance analysis through investigation and assistance of the Payroll and HRIS teams.

• Communicate payroll accounting issues effectively with the GL accounting team. 

• Develop an understanding of the industry to include recurring and non-recurring payroll transactions.

• Prepare payroll audit schedules and assist auditors as necessary              with annual audit. 

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience within a large corporate GL shared accounting services team is preferred

• Knowledge of GAAP and GL accounting month-end close processes

• Proficient with large ERP systems including D365, OneStream and Workday

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience working with a diverse team of people

• Success at building relationships and collaborating cross-functionally across the organization

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Proven ability resolve accounting issues and recommend process improvements

• Team player that will approach work challenges with enthusiasm

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4-year degree required; Accounting or Finance

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $58,000 - $81,000 per year

Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.