Tax Accountant

Year Round

AUTHENTICITY | PASSION | COMMUNITY | INNOVATION | ADVENTURE

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 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, the company has brought together some of the world's most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, and Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery.

A career with Alterra Mountain Company is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees, with additional free skiing + riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for all 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 rest, 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
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our 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
• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations

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 a team member
• 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
• Is comfortable challenging established policies and procedures when appropriate
• Displays a professional appearance
• 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 Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.'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: $57,000 - $84,000 per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Denver, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.