Staff Accountant

Lone Mountain Land Company and Big Sky Real Estate Company engage in the development and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world- class development and operations and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in Southwest Montana.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is a key member of our Bozeman accounting team, working across the books of multiple entities, including owners’ associations, the community foundation, utility operations, and other operational entities. They will be responsible for executing core accounting processes, supporting month-end close, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial reporting. They should have solid technical accounting skills, a proactive mindset, and the discretion to handle sensitive financial information while working effectively across teams. The position is located in the Bozeman accounting office.

Job Duties

• Month-end entries, including journal entries, recurring entries, and expense accruals, completed accurately and on schedule across all assigned entities
• Daily cash reporting
• Month-end close and balance sheet account reconciliations, including monthly bank and investment account reconciliations
• Accounting files and documentation, maintained in line with company policy, GAAP, and IRS requirements
• Annual budget preparation and ongoing budget-to-actual analysis for assigned entities
• Research and responses to accounting and financial inquiries
• Tax return review
• Preparation for internal and external audits, including refining accounting procedures
• Owner invoicing, statements, and related owner payment posting
• Vendor invoice processing and payments, ensuring vendors are paid timely and accurately, in partnership with the AP Specialist
• Monthly management and Board of Directors reporting
• Ad hoc general ledger and project needs
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field. Related experience would be considered in lieu of a completed degree program.
• Ability to manage multiple sets of books and prioritize deadlines across entities
• Working knowledge of GAAP and core accounting processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting financial reports and budget variances
• Clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to collaborate with all levels of management
• Commitment to confidentiality and data privacy

Preferred

• Fund accounting experience
• Nonprofit, owners’ association (HOA/POA), or real estate accounting experience
• Budget preparation experience
• Experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Caliber, or other multi-entity accounting system

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Employee Life Insurance – paid by Employer
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance options
• Long Term Disability – paid by Employer
• Short Term Disability – paid by Employer
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Free Ski Pass - subject to availability at time of hire

LMLC Operations, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.