Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant supports KLAC’s accounting operations by maintaining accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, member billing, vendor, bank, and general ledger records. The position posts financial activity into JONAS and related systems, prepares member and guest invoices, enters and codes supplier invoices, reconciles member and vendor accounts, supports deposits, ACH and other payment activity, month-end close, audit preparation, and financial reporting. This professional must be organized, adaptable, patient, service-oriented, and passionate about accounting, with the judgment, confidentiality, and persistence needed to respect KLAC’s culture, service standards, internal controls, and established processes.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team while displaying patience, persistence, respect, and passion for accounting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy environment, while still displaying an open, courteous, and friendly personality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable matters professionally to Members, vendors, department heads, and Management.
• Proficiency with JONAS, POS systems, Microsoft Office Systems, Excel, online banking, and related accounting systems.
• A highly professional demeanor, adaptability, confidentiality, patience, and positivity.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, accept feedback, and adapt to KLAC’s established procedures and culture.
• Must possess a high level of conflict management experience, cultural sensitivity, discretion, and positive engagement.
• Strong reconciliation, documentation, follow-through, and process-learning skills with audit-ready accuracy.
• Commitment to ethical accounting practices, GAAP-oriented accuracy, internal controls, and continuing professional growth.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

Core Competencies & Expectations:

• Promotes a culture of excellence with respect and honor as pillars of KLAC’s operations.
• Must be able to efficiently handle multiple tasks concurrently while meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, handling member calls and/or in-person requests while providing excellent service and maintaining an open, courteous, and friendly demeanor.
• Must have knowledge of, and the ability to safely perform during emergency situations.
• Must demonstrate appropriate analytical skills, high attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills.
• Must be able to type efficiently (at least 50 wpm) using Microsoft Office software, i.e., MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint.
• Must be knowledgeable of Employee Handbook and Policies upon date of hire.
• Should anticipate the needs and wants of managers and executives by being prepared and organized while acting with a sense of urgency.
• Protects the confidentiality of Member, employee, vendor, payroll, banking, and financial information at all times.
• Supports a professional accounting culture by asking questions respectfully, documenting processes, learning established practices, and recommending improvements through proper channels.

Job Tasks/Duties:

• Produces accounts receivable, accounts payable, member billing, vendor, bank, and financial reports.
• Processes supplier and vendor invoices after proper approval, including GL coding, department coding, documentation, and payment scheduling.
• Audits, pays, and maintains Club bills and vendor records after proper approval, including W-9/1099 support, paid invoice files, and orderly accounts payable documentation.
• Administers the collection of membership dues, member charges, guest charges, credits, adjustments, and any member billings deemed necessary for accurate close-out of each month.
• Posts member ACH payments, checks, credit card/merchant payments, and other payments to their respective member accounts.
• Prepares and makes bank deposits and reconciles deposits to JONAS and bank activity.
• Answers Members’ questions regarding billing with courtesy, confidentiality, and timely follow-through.
• Conducts periodic reconciliations of member accounts, vendor accounts, bank accounts, merchant/credit card activity, and selected general ledger accounts as needed.
• Assists with monthly water billing and other recurring Club-specific billings.
• Runs G/L queries and provides support for accounts selected for review, audit, or management analysis.
• Supports month-end and year-end close by preparing schedules, reconciliations, journal-entry support, and documentation for the CFO and Management.
• Assists with audit requests and maintains audit-ready records and support for selected accounts.
• Works with department heads to confirm invoice approvals, coding, event-related charges, P&L detail, and operational accounting needs.
• Reviews petty cash availability and related activity while reporting to the CFO.
• Assists with payroll reports and employee/Club work-related inquiries with the support of Management.
• Provides technical guidance and support to the Staff Accountant and Temporary accounting support, as assigned.
• Documents accounts payable, accounts receivable, and recurring accounting processes to support continuity, cross-training, and internal controls.
• Maintains an orderly accounting and filing system and protects confidential financial and Member information.
• Attends meetings, department head meetings, seminars, and training courses and provides input as required.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the CFO and/or GM/COO.

Education/Experience

• Degree in Accounting or related field (required).
• 4+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, member billing, reconciliations, and financial reports, preferably within the Club or hospitality industry.
• Experience with JONAS, POS systems, Excel, online banking, merchant processing, and club/member accounting systems preferred.
• Continued professional accounting education is preferred and encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential financial, Member, vendor, and employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Other Requirements

• Requires ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, carry items up to 25 pounds, and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires ability to work while viewing a monitor for prolonged periods of time.
• Must complete pre-employment background check and drug screening at employer’s expense.

Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person