Accounting Associate Two Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

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Corporate Accounting Analyst

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage & Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you're not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You'll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage & Pendry is more than a job; it's a way of life. Don't just imagine the possibility - join us.

The Corporate Accounting Analyst plays an integral role in the monthly and quarterly close processes by preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, validating revenue, and supporting budget and reporting activities. This role oversees key accounting areas, including fixed assets for three corporate entities, retail business unit accounting, lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, and the corporate gift card program. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager, the Accounting Analyst collaborates closely with property teams, the People department, and the IT department to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to company policies.

Your Leadership

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of corporate fixed assets and depreciation. File annual property tax returns for all corporate offices.

• Manage the accounting of corporate retail activities across multiple retail entities (Shop Montage, Shop Pendry, PPC Retail Store and MI Retail). Ensure accurate recording of sales, cost of goods sold, inventory, and operating expenses.

• Manage the accounting and reporting of gift card liabilities, redemptions and breakage revenue. Reconcile gift card payments with bank deposits and the general ledger. Assist with gift card fulfillmentas needed.

• Validate monthly management revenue and GMF revenue to ensure accuracy and alignment with contractual terms. Communicate variances to property teams in a clear and timely manner and followup as needed.

• Calculate Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities for new leases in accordance with ASC 842. Review lease terms, payment schedules and discount

• Verify accuracy of annual budget file and prepare budget upload template.

• Assist in tracking Global & F&B Summit activities by accurately monitoring funding and actual expenditures.

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparing journal entries and performing balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Prepare quarter-end reporting and variance analyses for management.

• Conduct research and analysis into issues and questions raised by leadership to inform decision-making.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with business partners and internal team to better anticipate challenges, seek out process efficiencies, and understand changes in a growing business.

• Work within and across teams to accomplish goals.

• Provide support on ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of two years of relevant experience

• Experience performing month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with systems and reporting: Great Plains, TM1 and Cognos Analytics

• Expert in Microsoft Excel and data mining/analysis

• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced environment with changing demands

• Self-motivated and detail oriented; a problem solver

• Quick learner with the ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated commitment to maintain high level of confidentiality

You will Enjoy

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

• Healthcare benefits

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401[k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option

• Daily Pay Opportunities

• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees

• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

• Parental leave pay differential

• Pet Insurance

• Hotel discounts

• Free meals

• Fitness & wellness discounts

• LinkedIn Learning membership

• Hearts of (insert brand)/Hearts of Pendry community engagement

• Associate's events throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to five (5) hours per day

• Walking and standing are required, and length of time may vary

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and subordinates; use of these senses will occur on a constant basis

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay scale for the Corporate Accounting Analyst is $75,00.00. The pay scale is the base salary wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. Please let us know if you have any questions.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.