Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Powder Mountain is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 10,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. Recently acquired by Reed Hastings, Co-Founder of Netflix, Powder is committed to staying uncrowded and independent—and we are revolutionizing the ski industry along the way. Join our mission to spark wonder by creating a unique place that fuses mountain recreation, art, and meaningful connection.

We are looking for Big-Hearted Champions Who Pick Up the Trash. If you are a passionate, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you will fit right in at Powder.

We Are: 

Big Hearted - Passion, Caring & Warm, Joyful, Generous

Champions - Team - Not Family, Intolerant of Mediocrity, Tenacious, Seeks Feedback

Who Picks Up the Trash - Does What is Best for Powder and Our Guests, Resourceful, Selfless

 
Our Commitment to Equality: 

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on pay equity, inclusion, and building diverse teams. 

Work Environment: 

Modern office location, with collaborative meeting space and hybrid work locations.

Requirements

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round, Salaried, Exempt

Reporting To: Sr. Director of Accounting & Finance

Job Description:

Powder Mountain is seeking an analytical Accounts Payable Specialist to control and monitor our expenses. You will be processing payments, verifying invoices, and performing account reconciliations across our Mountain Operations, Construction, and Real Estate Departments. 

Our Accounts Payable Team Member will exhibit sound knowledge of best practices in accounting, and we be able to optimize expense control processes.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data.
• Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Comparing system reports to balances and verifying entries.
• Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers, as well as controlling petty cash spending.
• Verifying vendor accounts, paying vendors, and resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
• Issuing purchase order amendments and stop payments.
• Monitoring payroll expense claims, including salary advances and overtime payments.
• Reconciling account transactions with the general ledger.
• Performing recordkeeping and preparing financial reports.
• Keeping informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.

Qualification Requirements:

• Associate degree in business administration – required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related – preferred.
• At least 2 years’  experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist, or similar.
• Construction, private club, or hospitality experience – preferred.
• Experience with AP Automation  workflows.
• Advanced competency in accounting and business management software, such as SAGE or Paylocity.
• Advanced competency with MS Office Suite and/or Google Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards, and industry regulations.
• Extensive experience in account reconciliation.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Great time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Team player, willing go above job descriptions to achieve results.

Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions: 

· Health, Vision, Dental Benefits

· 401K Plan and company match

· Employee Assistance Program 

· Generous Paid Time Off 

· Company provided Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability 

· Seasonal Ski & Summer Passes for self, self & dependents Buddy Vouchers

· Membership to Wolf Creek Fitness Club and Golf Course

· Powder Mountain Provided Uniform where applicable.

· Cell-phone Reimbursement where applicable.

· UTA Ski Bus Pass and Employee Shuttle Service 

· Powder Mountain Retail/Rental Discount and On-Mountain F&B Discounts

· Powder Mountain Snowsports School Discounted Lessons

· Access to Expertvoice.com, Outdoorly.com and partner discounts.

· Free On-site Employee Meals.