Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist plays a critical role in Yellowstone Forever’s finance and accounting operations. This position processes payables, receivables, revenue entries and other month end reconciliations and associated entries. The ability to perform fast-paced tasks with a strong attention to detail is essential. Success in this position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks as the same time.

Position:         Accounting Specialist

Location:         Bozeman or Gardiner, Montana

Reports To:     Controller

Status:             Full-time / Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $50,370-$57,830        

Summary Description:

Yellowstone Forever (YF) is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy. YF connects people to Yellowstone through outstanding visitor experiences and educational programs and translates those experiences into lifelong support of the park and philanthropic investment in its future. Our educational programming and products help people enhance their understanding and appreciation of the wildlife, natural wonders, and cultural history of the park. YF’s operations include Park Stores in and around Yellowstone; the Yellowstone Forever Institute, which offers in-depth educational programing for people of all ages; and a supporter program which raises funds for priority park projects.

The Accounting Specialist plays a critical role in Yellowstone Forever’s finance and accounting operations. This position processes payables, receivables, revenue entries and other month end reconciliations and associated entries. The ability to perform fast-paced tasks with a strong attention to detail is essential. Success in this position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks as the same time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process payables and serve as the accounts payable contact for the organization;
• Manage petty cash;
• Process and distribute mail throughout the organization;
• Support the Controller and Chief Financial Officer on contract management issues;
• Record cash deposits, credit card transactions with merchant processing, revenue transactions, and adjusting/reconciling entries;
• Work with the philanthropy team to manage and record pledges, payment schedules, and documentation of restricted donations; Work with the retail and institute teams to ensure transactions are posting correctly in NetSuite; help identify and resolve issues that arise;
• Follow up on outstanding receivables with department leads and vendors on stale dated payments;
• Assist with retail inventory count and reconciliation;
• Assist the Controller with the management and maintenance of the general ledger;
• Develop and execute an efficient process for filing annual 1099s;
• Preform monthly reconciliations and month-end entries, such as pledge discounts, depreciation and prepaids;
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information;
• Maintain strong relationships with staff at all levels of the organization;
• Represent Yellowstone Forever and its mission accurately and positively;
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of various software applications necessary to perform duties of position;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize multiple functions and responsibilities to effectively meet deadlines;
• Commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in fast-paced work environment with high expectations;
• Strong commitment to the missions of Yellowstone Forever;
• Keen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills which support and enable good decision making;
• This position may involve driving Yellowstone Forever vehicles; therefore, applicants must hold and maintain a valid US driver’s license with a favorable driving record for insurance purposes;
• A satisfactory criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-Related Field;
• Experience in an accounts payable position;
• Familiarity with NetSuite and/or Expensify a plus.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt position, which will be based in either our Bozeman or Gardiner office. Travel between the offices and throughout the park may be required. Salary is based upon experience.  Benefits of this position include knowing that your efforts directly benefit Yellowstone National Park and having the opportunity to work in one of the world’s premiere wilderness areas.

To Apply:

Apply on-line for this position at https://www.yellowstone.org/who-we-are/jobs/

Resume and Cover Letter must be submitted with application to be considered.

Yellowstone Forever is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.