HOA Accountant

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and residences that currently consists of The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences at The Little Nell, both of which are located at the base of Aspen Mountain; the Limelight Hotel Aspen and Limelight Hotel Snowmass in Colorado; the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho and the Limelight Denver, adjacent to Denver’s Union Station. Two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are currently in development as well as a new Nell property at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club and the Snowmass Mountain Club.  Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and Aspen Ventures and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.com.  

Position Summary

The HOA Staff Accountant is responsible for all accounting functions for all assigned portfolios within Aspen Hospitality. This includes Residences at The Little Nell and Limelight Hotels in Ketchum, ID and Snowmass, CO. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 3, 2025. 

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entry of Accounts Receivable; including, posting into AR system, reviewing electronic payment receipts, and deposits into the bank
•  Responsible for entry/processing of Accounts Payable from Operations team; including, reviewing of correct purchase orders, item receipts from Ops is accurate, check processing and proper attached backup and filling
• Assists in the preparation of month rental payments to owners
• Assists Manager with timely and accurate financial reporting to management, board of directors and asset manager
• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget including operating and reserve funds
• Assists with maintaining a clean balance sheet with all accounts reconciled monthly and ensures items are clearing properly with no outstanding items and ensures accurate documentation and value of inventories on hand
• Responsible for any intercompany accounting 
• Manages reserve funds according to policies enacted
• Maintains close liaison with Aspen One accounting to ensure company policies and procedures are followed
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School degree required and Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 year experience with Accounting preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems
• Proficient experience with QuickBooks, Excel, and other hotel applications is helpful but not required
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience as a hotel front desk agent, restaurant server or bartender, or retail cashier is helpful
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to do basic problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes and tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

• Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
• No adverse or hazardous conditions
• Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits 

This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs 
• Flexible Spending Account Programs 
• Life Insurance Programs 
• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes  
• Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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