Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Join a team that's been welcoming guests for more than a century. At Pinehurst our culture is critical to delivering a consistent guest, member and employee experience. Our purpose is, "As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time." Our values are; genuine hospitality, be trustworthy, good stewards and inspired innovation. If you're seeking a heartfelt workplace then Pinehurst is the place for you. Every role contributes to upholding our treasured culture, performs their job duties consistently and handles other job duties as assigned in our ever-changing environment.

Staff accountant's primary responsibilities is supporting the accounting department by performing a wide variety of accounting tasks to ensure financial accuracy and integrity. This includes but is not limited to assisting with journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, ownership of travel agencies payments and documentation, posting management fees, balancing ledgers and recording brewery ingredients and cost. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, willing to adapt and learn while exercising effective and professional communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study is required or combination of education and experience. Minimum of two years' accounting experience is required, preferably in hospitality. Proficiency in excel is required and prior experience with Acumatica is a plus. Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills are essential.

This position involves driving a company vehicle and/or company insured vehicle. A valid driver's license is required, along with successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle report (MVR) and annual MVRs, according to company guidelines. Follow safe, defensive driving practices at all times, obey all traffic laws, regulations, signals and markings, use a seat belt, and follow company policies and procedures, including the substance abuse policy. Never drive while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications that may impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, report any accidents immediately and cooperate fully with insurance claims investigations.

Prepare and post wide range of journal entries within 3 days of period end.

Post daily and weekly entries as assigned to prepare for fiscal end.

Reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts within set timeline of final P&L's and ensure any variances are followed up and corrected by next period end.

Work with third party vendors to balance daily and monthly payments owed to payments collected from guest and/or members.

Take ownership of travel agency billing and data retention to ensure accurate, paid within contracted time and had all data needed to assist in preparing their 1099's each year.

Responsible for assigned balance sheet reconciliations.

Work directly with accounting leadership on projects or other analysis/task needed.

Ensure all aging accounts are balanced and documented each period end.

Ensure external gift card vendor reports are ran and balanced (Givex) or any other promotional card activated by operations.

Provide back up in cash room for change, cash deposits, bill breaker and ATM.

Scan, index and ensure all document retention is met.

Assist with external audit requests and maintain documentation standards.

Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure policies and procedures are being met along with ensuring accurate financial data is posted timely.

Communicate with other departments to resolve discrepancies while maintaining positive relationships.

Provide mailroom and office support when necessary.

Attend and engage in departmental meetings.

Assist with physical document storage, organization and purges.

Assist with other accounting duties as assigned.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use excel.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems and address problems with solutions in a business format.

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; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.