Job Description

About Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa:
Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park.

Job Description

Westgate Resorts is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant I to join our team at Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, TN . This role is perfect for those looking to build a strong foundation in accounting, with responsibilities including daily cash reconciliations, revenue auditing, and journal entry preparation. As you gain proficiency, you’ll take on more complex assignments, supporting senior staff with research and balance sheet reconciliations. If you have a keen eye for accuracy, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a passion for organization, apply today and grow your career with us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate recording of entry level journal entries in accordance with the corporate closing schedule.
• Research and document retrieval to support senior staff
• Timely and accurate preparation of entry level assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Timely research of reconciling items with exceptions reported to senior staff for review and consultation.
• Carry out any reasonable request by management.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Willingness to work overtime to assist financial reporting department deadlines 
• Proficient knowledge of various accounting software
• Proficient in Excel (ability to interpret and create spreadsheets), Word, Outlook 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Detail oriented, proficient in time management 
• Excellent communication skills written and oral 

Experience

• Must have a minimum of two year’s relative experience in a month end close general ledger environment.

Education & Certifications

• Must have an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting strongly preferred).

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures in English
• Ability to write procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment (team player)
• Ability to make sound judgments and solve problems
• Must be proficient in Excel (ability to interpret and create spreadsheets), Word, Outlook.

Additional Information

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.

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