Vail Resorts is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for both employees and guests. The Corporate Accounting Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis in compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting various financial processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, including accounts impacted by foreign currency, and investigate and resolve reconciling items
- Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Prepare fluctuation analyses and provide explanations for material variances
- Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring adherence to close timelines
- Analyze complex accounting transactions and assist with proper accounting treatment and documentation
- Partner with other internal teams to support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities
- Assist in the preparation of audit materials, perform quarterly certifications (EUCs), and respond to internal and external audit requests to support SOX compliance
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization to increase efficiency and control
- Support accounting projects, system implementations, and process changes as needed
- Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to the continuous enhancement of accounting policies and procedures
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statements
- Experience with month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; intermediate Excel skills are required
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a changing, fast-paced environment
- Experience in systems such as Blackline, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, or equivalent ERP
- Prior experience in public accounting or a corporate environment is a plus
Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Company Overview
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.vailresortscareers.com.