Food & Beverage Corporate Senior Accountant 2 - Westgate Resorts

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

As a Food & Beverage Corporate Senior Accountant 2 you will broadly support the financial reporting and analysis for the various F&B, Spa, and retail outlets throughout the Westgate Resorts organization, drive continuous reporting improvements an will broadly support the financial reporting and analysis for the various F&B, Spa, and retail outlets throughout the Westgate Resorts organization, drive continuous reporting improvements an

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate recording of all advanced entries in accordance with the corporate closing schedule.
• Review and analyze financial results for assigned areas in support of month end close
• Communicate financial results and variance analysis to Management as assigned
• Timely and accurate review of balance sheet reconciliations and month end schedules.
• Approve resolution relating to reconciling items
• Review external audit work papers
• Approve budgets for Senior management
• Approve staff entries
• Identify and develop process improvements
• Financial reporting writing
• General understanding of GAAP principles
• Carry out any reasonable request by management that employee is capable of performing.

• Must have a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting strongly preferred) and a minimum of 8-10 years relative experience F&B / Retail accounting.
• Minimum of three to five year’s relative experience in a month end close general ledger environment.
• Hotel Accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Experienced in F&B / Retail accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, processes, analysis, and metrics.
• Strong knowledge of various accounting software and point of sale software.
• Advanced skills in Excel (ability to create pivot tables and formulas in spreadsheets), Word, Outlook.
• Detail oriented, proficient in time management, able to organize multi tasks and ability to prioritize, delegate, manage workload to meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and will support a growing and dynamic finance department.
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment. Be a flexible team player who can carry out any reasonable request by management.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to make sound judgments and solve problems.
•  Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures in English. 
• Ability to write procedure manuals.
• The characteristics are of a professional environment.
• Travel to resorts is not a normal occurrence but may be required at times
• Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes.
• Ability to work overtime to assist financial reporting department deadlines if needed.

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 WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.