Staff Accountant I

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Westgate Resorts is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Staff Accountant I to join our team on-site in Orlando, FL. 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!

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain logs and sub-ledgers, daily cash reconciliations, sales commissions and reporting, daily revenue auditing.
• Perform entry-level monthly and annual journal entries and reconciliations.
• Timely and accurate recording of entry level journal entries in accordance with the corporate closing schedule.
• Research and document retrieval to support senior staff.
• Timely and accurate preparation of entry level assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Timely research of reconciling items with exceptions reported to senior staff for review and consultation.
• Carry out any reasonable request by management.
• As proficiency is gained, assignments become more complex and less routine.

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.

• Willingness to work overtime to assist financial reporting department deadlines 
• Proficient knowledge of various accounting software
• Proficient in Excel (ability to interpret and create spreadsheets), Word, Outlook 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Detail oriented, proficient in time management 
• Excellent communication skills written and oral 
• Must have a minimum of two year’s relative experience in a month end close general ledger environment and/or a combination of education including an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting strongly preferred)
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment (team player)
• Ability to make sound judgments and solve problems
• Must be able to regularly lift, pull, push and or/move up to 10 pounds.

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.