Senior Accountant

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Brainerd, MN, Position Type: Full-Time Year-Round, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $85000.00Salary, Job Category: Accounting, Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality, and diversity. Our philosophy is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer.

Madden’s is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a key role in processing accounts receivable (AR) transactions, month end functions, supporting accounts payable and cash operations as needed, and completing assigned account reconciliations. This role helps ensure accurate financial records, timely payment applications, proper cash controls, and compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. This role is 100% onsite.
 
Duties and Responsibilites:
Own all Accounts Receivable functions including:

Ensure that group billings and accounts receivable are collected promptly
Accurately apply daily cash receipts to guests, group, corporate, and other accounts receivable balances
Research and resolve unapplied cash, unidentified payments, short payments, overpayments, and account discrepancies
Build and communicate AR aging to the sales team and review outstanding balances weekly; track and assist the sales team in reporting AR aging
Review and reconcile all AR accounts to the general ledger monthly

Monitor cash overages/shortages and investigate variances
Prepare bank deposits and ensure that periodic bank and cash reconciliations are completed
Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns
Backup accounts payable processing and support vendor payments as needed
Own month-end closing process within the first 10 days of each month
Assist the Controller in preparing year end audit work papers
Collaborate with department managers and team members to resolve accounting issues
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Must be flexible, dependable, and able to multi-task while managing priorities and initiatives
Ability to work independently and in a team
Good verbal, written, and analytical skills
Experience handling cash and maintaining strong internal controls
Understanding of advanced accounting principles and reconciliation processes
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction
Maintains a proactive "can-do" attitude

Education & Experience:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum of 3-5 years of advanced accounting experience required
Accounts Receivable experience required; hospitality or resort accounting experience preferred

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite.

 Physical Demands

Primarily stationery (sitting or standing for extended periods)
Ability to communicate in person and by phone
Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting boxes or items up to 50 pounds

Expected Hours of Work:

8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday with occasional nights and weekends.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is required.