Overview
Accounting Assistant Jobs in Lake Zurich, IL at KemperSports
Title: Accounting Assistant
Company: KemperSports
Location: Lake Zurich, IL
Property Description
Established in 1992, Royal Melbourne Country Club is a private, member-only club located in Long Grove, Illinois with 380 total members. Royal Melbourne is Greg Norman’s first course design in the continental US and also features a Junior Olympic size pool and four Har-Tru clay tennis courts. The club has a very active social scene, outstanding dining and several private rooms for both personal and business entertaining, plus a wealth of special events. The Club is a robust host of banquets including 15+ weddings annually.
Royal Melbourne CC combines the beauty of the sport with the beauty of nature. The course reflects Greg Norman’s design philosophy: that a private club should offer its members a challenging yet fair round of golf. Other amenities include a fully stocked golf shop, a choice of golf carts or caddies, a full practice facility, and lavishly appointed locker rooms. The club is owned and operated by KemperSports.
Position Summary
Assists the Controller with implementation and coordination of accounting related activities and records. This position will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all vendor AP, daily point of sale closeouts, member account payments / adjustments, bank deposits, miscellaneous accounting entries and HR assistance. Also assists with record keeping for accounting and financial files.
This position is four days a week Monday through Thursday typically six to eight hours per day. Normally eight hours per day during golf season and six hours per day in the offseason.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Input AP invoices / credit memos
Month End Vendor Reconciliations
Weekly and as needed AP check runs
Maintaining vendor files / filing paid invoices
Closing POS days and uploading data into Great Planes accounting system
Reconcile daily cash receipts from POS system.
Monday and Thursday bank deposit runs
Assist with inputting event payments
Assist with inputting member payments, invoice questions and member account adjustments
Efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial and budgetary reports.
Keep up to date with industry best practices through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies.
Qualifications
High school required. College degree preferred (Accounting or Finance)
Previous accounting / AP experience preferred
Previous experience with golf course or hospitality operations a plus
Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations
Excel and Word expertise, Excel experience preferred
Strong analytical sense and attention to detail
Ability to multitask in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment with ambitious attitude and forward thinking.
Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision.
Fluent in Spanish a plus
Classification
24-32 hours per week, Non-Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Benefits and 401k contribution available
KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Accounting & Finance
