Accountant I

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Westgate Resorts is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant I to join our team at Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, TN. This role is perfect for those looking to build a strong foundation in accounting, with responsibilities including daily cash reconciliations, revenue auditing, and journal entry preparation. As you gain proficiency, you’ll take on more complex assignments, supporting senior staff with research and balance sheet reconciliations. If you have a keen eye for accuracy, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a passion for organization, apply today and grow your career with us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger closing entries
• Review, analyze and present financial statements
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts and maintain proper backup
• Exercise proper judgment and present all findings with a game plan to resolve issues
• Assist and support to other staff members and other department managers
• Carry out any reasonable request by management that employee is capable of performing

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 the essential functions.

• Must have a minimum of two year’s relative experience in a month end close general ledger environment
• Accounting experience in the timeshare industry preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Oracle database preferred
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills written and oral
• Strong analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment (team player)
• Willingness to work overtime to assist financial reporting department deadlines 

Education & Certifications

• Must have an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting strongly preferred)

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures in English
• Ability to write procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment (team player)
• Ability to make sound judgments and solve problems
• Must be proficient in Excel (ability to interpret and create spreadsheets), Word, Outlook.

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.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.