JOB SUMMARY

This position contributes to Sanctuary success by assisting in directing the financial activities of the resort, safeguarding assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Serve as financial advisor to resort management and ownership; with a focus on living the Sanctuary mission vision and values.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive.

• Support the Director of Finance in directing budget and cost controls, performing financial analysis and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate, manage, and prepare monthly financial statement processes.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Directly supervise accounting staff and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable law.
  • Effectively resolve staff workplace issues through problem resolution.
  • Coach and counsel for accounting staff when appropriate, providing continued staff development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations which will result in a successful year-end audit review from our outside auditors.
• Develop policy and procedure manuals for the accounting department.
• File monthly Arizona Department of Revenue sales tax returns.
• Complete 8027 annual tax returns.
• Process all CAPEX payments and keep track of project budget.
• Input weekly forecasts and monthly budgets for all departments in Timesaver.
• Take the initiative to make contributions to the department and resort while maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Maintain good safety habits and report unsafe or hazardous conditions to Security.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Orders office supplies as needed or requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities asked for by the Director of Finance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to listen effectively, to speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions
• Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and work smoothly in a highly stressful work environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are a must.
• Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time to perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of business law, federal, state, and local taxes. Also, the Department of Labor regulations.
• Must maintain highest ethical standards – possessing integrity, honesty, care and fair mindedness
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a computer.
• Maintain a high level of work quality and quantity per resort standards.
• Promote excellent guest relations while living in the Sanctuary mission, vision, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Equivalent

Four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Hospitality, or related fields.

Related Work Experience

Four to six years of relevant experience preferred.

Required Knowledge

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Familiar with P.M.S. and P.O.S. operations. Knowledge of Opera, Micros 3700, Microsoft Exchange, and various Microsoft operating systems is highly recommended.