Position Overview: Castle Mountain Resort is seeking aSenior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in the financial health of the resort, supporting the preparation and distribution of financial reports (actual and budget), overseeing general ledger review, contributing to budgeting and financial modelling, assisting with audits, managing fixed assets, and leading month-end close processes, along with other duties as required. This is a full-time, year-round position, offering the opportunity to grow with a dynamic, close-knit team in the beautiful South Canadian Rocky Mountains!

What We Offer You:

Full mountain season passes for employees and dependents

Several employee discounts around the resort

Health and dental benefits (after 3 months of continuous employment)

Salary to commensurate with experience

30 to 40 hours/week

Responsibilities:

Lead the development, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of financial and operating information in terms of profitability and performance.

Work with department managers and staff to better understand their operations financial and operating performance; budgeting, forecasts, and actuals

General ledger responsibilities (including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and suggestions for improvement)

Review and reconcile various balance sheet accounts monthly

On occasion, assist the payroll accountant with various payroll functions and reporting

Assist with preparation of year-end audit working papers and spreadsheets

Complete government reporting and surveys

Assist with establishing procedures for safeguarding assets, including security and computer backup

Work with the Director of Finance to maintain policy and procedure documentation for financial and accounting issues





Have current knowledge of regulatory changes that might impact Castle

Qualifications:

Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills; able to build and maintain lasting relationships with all team members

Finance or accounting degree and 2-5 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

CPA designation considered an asset

General understanding of computerized accounting systems including Sage 300 and point of sale systems

Excellent working knowledge of MS Office

Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly communicate issues to all team members

Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts

Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Core Competencies:

Quality Orientation

Time Management

Creative and Innovative Thinking

Development and Continual Learning

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Research and Analysis

Decision Making and Judgement

Ethics and Integrity

Planning and Organizing

Mathematical Reasoning

Mediating and Negotiating





Positive and Energetic Approach

Where We Are:
Castle Mountain Resort is located at the end of Highway 774, near Pincher Creek, AB. This is a remote work location. There is a communal living Staff Accommodation building on-site for new and returning non-supervisory, seasonal employees. More information on our location and our resort can be found atskicastle.ca

Work Conditions:

This position requires on-site attendance

Must be comfortable with a winter driving commute

Limited travel may be requiredManual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

Lifting or moving up to 10lbs may be required

Equity Statement:
Castle Mountain Resort is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Nestled in the southwestern corner of Alberta, in the rugged and legendary Canadian Rockies, Castle is as authentic as it gets. Hard-working, hospitable, and here for the powder is what we’re all about. With just over 200 employees we’re a small, passionate team of winter enthusiasts. Here, we’re all family and you will quickly find you are right at home. If this sounds like you, then we want you to join us. Our resort is not owned or operated by a large ski conglomerate; rather by a bunch of local skiers and riders who are passionate about steep terrain and excellent snow. Operational decisions are made here (head office = the basement of the day lodge) and our long-term direction is plotted by a group of passionate, volunteer board of directors who represent more than 200, predominately local shareholders. More Info including staff perks can be found at: https://www.skicastle.ca/employment/

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📌 Senior Accountant (Alberta)
🏢 Castle Mountain Resort
📍 Alberta