Job Description

The Accountant II plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records through general and sub-ledger entries, as well as reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts. This position is responsible for generating key financial reports, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.

In times of corporate reorganization, accounting software transitions, audits, budget preparations, or other significant events, the Accountant II will provide essential financial information and generate reports to support these processes effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely and accurately records all semi-advanced journal entries following the corporate closing schedule
• Compiles financial results for the assigned areas in support of month-end close
• Research financial variances to support Senior Staff
• Provides timely and accurate preparation of semi-advanced assigned balance sheet reconciliations and month-end schedules
• Provides timely research and resolution of reconciling items with exceptions reported to management for review and consultation
• Carry out any reasonable request by management that the employee is capable of performing
• Assists with annual external audits
• Assists with budgets

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Willingness to work additional hours to meet financial reporting department deadlines.
• Proficient knowledge of various accounting software
• Proficient in Excel (ability to interpret and create spreadsheets), Word, Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on time management
• Detail-oriented and thorough with the ability to catch mistakes
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Experience

• Must have a minimum of three to five years of relative experience in a month-end close general ledger environment.

Education & Certifications

• Must have a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting strongly preferred) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills/Knowledge

• Experienced in or ability to write procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment (team player)
• Driven with the ability to problem solve and have a solution minded mentality
• Must be proficient in Excel ( interpret and create spreadsheets), Word, Outlook

Additional Information

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.