Staff Accountant - Corporate Fixed Assets & Leases
pursuit attractions hospitality
📍 usa colorado denver denver office united states🕐 8d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.
The Corporate Staff Accountant focused on Fixed Assets and Leases will be a key member of Pursuit’s collaborative Accounting and Finance team in Denver. You will own core pieces of our lease and fixed asset accounting, support month end close for a multi entity portfolio across the U.S. and Canada, and work closely with finance and operations partners.
This is a great role for an accountant who wants more complexity than a typical staff position, plus exposure to an experienced finance team in a growing organization. You will help prepare timely and accurate financial reporting and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
This is a regular full-time, salaried role based in our Denver office with a base salary range of $80,000 to $88,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience, flex time off within established guidelines, and a comprehensive benefits package.
**Responsibilities**
Assist in overseeing monthly accounting processes
* Maintain and update our lease accounting system (CoStar) with new leases and modifications
* Partner with finance and operations to ensure complete and accurate lease data
* Prepare related journal entries and support budgeting and forecasting
Assist in key aspects of fixed asset accounting
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* Set up new fixed assets in the accounting system and run depreciation routines
* Perform ad hoc variance and capitalized interest analyses
* Prepare fixed asset journal entries and assist with capital budgeting
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
* Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and variance analyses
* Work in partnership with external audit firms on annual audits and financial statements
* Prepare financial statement reporting packages for non-controlling interest partners, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and overall cash analysis and position
Strengthen our control environment and processes
* Help ensure the documented corporate control environment is consistently applied
* Contribute to process improvements, acquisitions, integrations, and other projects as our organization grows
Work in a collaborative team environment
* Complete accounting assignments with intellectual curiosity, problem solving, accuracy, and efficiency
* Develop positive and collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders and promote a high level of team member engagement
**Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience**
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; work toward a higher degree or CPA certification is a strong asset
* 3 to 5 plus years of progressive accounting experience, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and taking accountability for financial data
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills, for example lookups, pivot tables, basic modeling
* Experience with lease accounting and or fixed asset accounting preferred
* Experience with CoStar or another lease accounting system is a plus
* Experience with D365 or another ERP system is a plus
* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
* Able to take ownership of tasks or projects with minimal direction and move them forward
* A natural enthusiasm for the role, desire to build and improve, and interest in understanding the “why” behind the work
**What You'll Gain**
* Hands-on experience with lease and fixed asset accounting in a complex, multi-entity environment
* Exposure to senior finance leaders and cross functional partners across operations and corporate teams
* The opportunity to contribute to acquisitions, integrations, and process improvements as Pursuit continues to grow
* A clear path to develop toward more senior accounting roles as you build depth in these areas
* This description reflects the core responsibilities of the role. As our business grows and evolves, additional tasks and projects may be added to support the needs of the team and the organization.
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**About Us:**
We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.
Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica.
Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.
**What will your work environment be like?**
At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.
Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories
PURSUIT PERKS
* Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections
* Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
* Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
* Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources
**Equal Employment Opportunities Information**
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [email protected].
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.