Staff Accountant

4 days left

Employer
KemperSports
Location
Northbrook, Illinois
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Dec 29, 2024
Closes
Jan 28, 2025
Ref
2872085112
Role Type
Accountant
Role Level
Staff
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Work Mode
Hybrid
Employment Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Other
Company Description:

KemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment and hospitality company that delivers operational excellence in property and experience management. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages more than 140 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide. It has more golf properties named among the top 100 U.S. public and resort courses as rated by GOLF Magazine, Golf Digest and Golfweek than any other management company.

Position Summary:

The Staff Account will be responsible for the general accounting activities and financial reporting duties for an assigned number of properties, working closely with property General Managers and Home Office Regional Controllers to ensure a smooth operation and resolve any accounting or financial issues as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Manage the general accounting activities of the properties including accounts payable, general ledger and cash management.
  • Prepare all necessary journal entries, including daily revenue postings.
  • Manage cash flow on a daily/weekly/monthly basis including cash forecasting and funding requests when necessary.
  • Provide relevant reports to operations on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements for the properties.
  • Prepare monthly work paper reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and all state and local sales tax returns.
  • Assist with an annual audit performed by the client's accountants.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
  • Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Qualifications
  • BS/BA preferred
  • 1 to 2 years of General Accounting experience
  • 1 to 2 years of Accounts Payable experience
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP is a plus
  • Ability to analyze/solve problems, multitask and work in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Organization and attention to detail, a positive attitude and ability to communicate effectively to staff

Classification:

Full-Time, Year-round, Exempt

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer