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.

 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 Bozeman. 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.

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.