Staff Accountant

JOB OVERVIEW

The Water Valley Company is a multi-property hospitality and recreation business in Northern Colorado, operating golf courses, food & beverage outlets, and seasonal event operations. The Staff Accountant manages core accounting functions, including payroll and month-end close, and supports accounts receivable and accounts payable across multiple properties and departments. This role supports the Fractional CFO & Director of Finance and is integral to the timeliness and accuracy of the company's accounting transactions and financial reporting.

Essential Job Functions

Payroll

• Own the processing of bi-weekly payroll across departments.
• Verify hours, deductions, and correct coding by property and department.
• Ensure payroll costs are properly coded and loaded into the accounting software.
• The Staff Accountant owns the full payroll cycle in ADP Workforce Now. This position is the first point of contact for employee pay questions and payroll errors, and troubleshoots and resolves them directly in ADP.

Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclasses.
• Assist with account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax.
• Support preparation of departmental P&Ls and consolidated financial reports.
• Investigate variances and partner with key stakeholders to understand the underlying processes and how to mitigate variances going forward where possible.

Accounts Receivable Support

• Act as backup to the AR Administrator.
• Process customer invoices and payments across multiple properties.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Provide customer service to members by responding promptly to all inquiries.

Accounts Payable Support

• Act as backup to the AP Administrator.
• Process vendor invoices, verify coding and approvals, and issue payments.
• Maintain vendor records and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and manage payment schedules.
• Prepare the weekly cash forecast and review it with the Fractional CFO & Director of Finance.

Other

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in accounting, ideally with exposure to payroll, AR, and AP.
• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures and journal entries.
• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables); experience with accounting software (Northstar) a plus.
• Knowledge of ADP payroll preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working across multiple properties and departments with varying needs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Expected Pay Range: $75,000–$80,000/year
• Shift type: Full-Time, Salaried

Benefits

This position is eligible for company benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and a company-sponsored matching 401(k).