Senior Accountant in Duluth, Minnesota at Odyssey Resorts Workforce, LLC

Description:

Odyssey Resorts - Duluth, Minnesota - Hybrid Position

Discover Your Odyssey

Are you an adventurer at heart, seeking a workplace that fuels your passion and a team that feels like family? Start your Odyssey with us—an award-winning team that not only works together but plays together, creating an environment where every day is an adventure.

Why Odyssey?

At Odyssey Resorts, we don't just offer job opportunities; we provide a canvas for your career dreams. Here's what you can expect:

• Flexible Freedom: Experience work-life balance with flexible schedules, working hours, and payday on demand. Your success is not just about the work you do; it's about the life you build around it.
• Employer Recognition: Join a company recognized as a Star Tribune Top 200 Minnesota Workplace for four consecutive years. Odyssey has become an employer of choice, fostering happy employees and a culture worth celebrating.
• State-of-the-Art Resources: Access cutting-edge tools and resources designed for your success. With ample and relevant learning and training resources, we invest in your growth.
• Hospitality from the HEART: Immerse yourself in a culture that revolves around the “Hospitality from the HEART” philosophy—a welcoming space where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just words but lived experiences. Be part of a team where your unique contributions brighten the lives of guests and enrich your own journey.
• Engage, Innovate, Impact: Become a part of Odyssey Cares, including our sustainability program aligned with the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. Our team actively invests in local communities, collaborates for industry innovation, supports charitable causes, and encourages personal stewardship. At Odyssey, your work extends beyond the resorts; it's a catalyst for positive change.
• Open Doors for Growth: As part of a growth-focused company, unlock opportunities for career advancement. You’ll be part of an engaged team that values your ideas and nourishes your potential.
• Awesome Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, along with voluntary life and AD&D coverage. We also offer voluntary accident and critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, pet insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4%, PTO, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Your well-being is our priority!

Your Odyssey Awaits:

Ready to create lasting memories, enrich lives, and be part of an extraordinary journey? Join Odyssey Resorts, where every day is a new adventure, and your story is yet to be written.

Work here. Play here. Thrive here.
Odyssey Resorts is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to lead financial reporting and accounting operations for assigned resort properties and associations. If you enjoy partnering with a fun, values-driven team to deliver meaningful financial insights and support great guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your expertise, make an impact, and grow with us—apply today! Requirements:

Education & Experience:
Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a strong understanding of accounting principles. Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Manage monthly accounting for assigned resort(s), including journal entries, reconciliations, daily audit review, and coordination of on-site accounting processes.
• Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements; partner with General Managers to review results and ensure accuracy before final submission.
• Lead monthly financial review process, including responding to questions, tracking action items, and distributing finalized reports and analysis.
• Oversee budget and forecast processes, ensuring adherence to corporate timelines, guidance, and standards.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with USALI standards; review transactions for proper coding and accuracy.
• Monitor key on-site financial controls (e.g., inventory, collections, cash handling) and billing processes for owners/associations.
• Manage accounting for resort associations, including financial statements, board reporting, dues collection oversight, and budget development/presentation.
• Serve as liaison to association boards on financial matters, including dues, assessments, and cash planning for major projects.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards; complete special projects as assigned.

Additional/As-Needed Responsibilities:

• Review sales tax filings and support audits and year-end close.
• Provide cross-functional finance support (reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting, etc.).
• Assist with new association setup and accounting.
• Develop reports (e.g., in Sage) and provide occasional on-site operational support.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Upholds Odyssey Values and the principles of HEART
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and plan work effectively
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Time management with a focus on efficiency and continuous process improvement
• Reliability, including consistent attendance, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and business reports
• Strong written communication skills, including preparation of business and financial reports
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to communicate to management, groups, and boards
• Quantitative skills, including working with percentages, ratios, and financial data
• Analytical thinking with the ability to gather data, define problems, and draw valid conclusions
• Understanding of resort accounting processes and operations
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, M3, or similar software

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid position requiring both remote work and on-site presence. Candidates must be based in Minnesota. Travel to the corporate office in Duluth, MN, and to assigned resort properties will be required as needed to support business operations.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules that reflect the business needs of the resort. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to sit and use hands. The employee will be frequently required to talk and hear. The employee will seldom be required to stand, walk, reach, stoop and kneel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close and distance vision.

The above is intended to describe the general nature and requirements of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Odyssey Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law, including, but not limited to, medical condition, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.