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    Staff Accountant, Tax

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    Job Details

    Location
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Posted
    5 days ago
    Job Type
    OTHER
    Salary
    USD 67,000 - 93,000

    Job Description

    Year Round COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

    Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

    WHAT WE:

    OFFER Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more 401(k) plan with generous company match Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees Commuter

    benefits:

    (Denver employees only) Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees). For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact.

    Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce. POSITION SUMMARY Our new Tax Accountant will be an integral team member of the Tax department and will focus on ensuring that Alterra Mountain Company is in compliance with all state and local statutes including tax, reporting, and surveys as required by law.

    This individual will also assist our Tax department in other financial reporting aspects, enabling the team to successfully complete their goals and objectives in an efficient and timely manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES General

    Responsibilities:

    • Prepares and files sales/use tax returns.
    • Implements policies and procedures for accounting and reporting for areas of multi-state compliance for sales and use tax.
    • Calculates and generates payments for USFS fees, Civic fees, Royalty fees, and Surcharge fees.

    On a timely and routine basis, prepares account reconciliations in sufficient detail to substantiate balance sheet accounts with adequate documentation to meet Corporate internal control guidelines. Takes an active role in understanding and becoming involved with the operations of the company in order to best serve the departments, the resorts, and the parent company.

    • Responsible for the application and renewals of existing Business/Sales & Use tax licenses.
    • Assist with IT/Resorts personnel to ensure that POS systems are set up correctly so that the resulting liabilities are appropriate.
    • Participate in projects that are directly associated with your area of expertise to improve efficiencies, compliance and minimize overall risk to Alterra Mountain Company.
    • Maintain due diligence as it relates to the Unclaimed Property Act.
    • Assists with various outside agency audits.

    Other duties as assigned.

    REQUIRED:

    SKILLS:

    , ABILITIES &:

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Must demonstrate strong verbal and written

    skills:

    for working with people at all levels within the organization, outside agencies, lawyers and consultants. Must have strong analytical

    skills:

    Is detail oriented, self-motivated and able to provide problem resolutions. Is approachable, responsive, and able to communicate effectively. Enjoys tax and compliance work. Is able to work independently and as part of a team. Can follow workflow, reevaluate and reassess for necessary process changes Is honest and has the highest integrity.

    Is highly organized and sees projects through to the finish. Is able to handle and manage confidential information.

    • Follows established policies and procedures and supports core values.

    Professional/lived

    experience:

    working in a culturally competent manner with a diverse range of people. Is comfortable challenging established policies and procedures when Can handle fast-paced environment. Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and works maintain a productive work/life balance.

    EXPERIENCE:

    &

    EDUCATION:

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Experience:

    2+ years of sales tax

    experience:

    Education:

    BS in Accounting The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to

    experience:

    ,

    education:

    , training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production,

    responsibilities:

    , and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company’s total

    compensation:

    package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific

    benefits:

    Denver area base salary range: $67,000 - $93,000 per year Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal

    opportunity:

    employers. Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

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