Accountant analyst

River Oaks Country Club is hiring an Accounting Analyst to support the CFO through financial and data analysis, planning, and reporting. The position is responsible for analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends and variances, developing forecasts and financial models, supporting the budgeting process, and building and maintaining KPI dashboards.

The Accounting Analyst will be a key resource for the Club’s accounting and club management systems, including maintaining Point of Sale (POS) configuration and general ledger mapping. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, and an aptitude for technology, including emerging AI tools.

Full time, Salaried | From $70k | Reporting to the CFO | Excellent benefits | Free meals and parking | Beautiful place to work | Career growth guaranteed

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial & Data Analysis

• Perform financial and operational analysis, including budget-to-actual, period-over-period, variance, and trend analysis.
• Identify significant trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities and provide meaningful insights to the CFO and management.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, models, and other analytical tools to support planning and decision-making.
• Assist the CFO with the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting.
• Build, update, and maintain financial and operational KPI dashboards; validate underlying data and ensure information is accurate, timely, and useful to management.
• Leverage technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve analysis, reporting, and efficiency while applying professional judgment to validate data and results.

Financial Systems & POS Administration

• Develop a strong working knowledge of the Club’s accounting and club management systems and serve as a resource for system configuration and maintenance.
• Set up, update, and maintain back-end POS configuration and mapping, including menu and sales buttons, revenue categories, and related financial settings to help ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger and financial reporting.
• Assist with system testing, upgrades, implementations, integrations, troubleshooting, and process improvements as needed.

Accounting & Controller Support

• Crosstrain on the Accountant position and serve as backup for key accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Assist the Controller with financial statement review, reconciliations, and other month-end activities as needed.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit and other audits as needed.
• Assist the CFO and Controller with special projects and other Finance and Accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; education or significant coursework in both disciplines preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting, financial data analysis, or FP&A experience with a strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger operations, and financial statements.
• Experience in financial and data analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with accounting systems, business intelligence tools, and developing dashboards to track KPIs.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Curious, inquisitive mindset that sees the story behind the numbers.
• Aptitude for learning accounting systems, business intelligence tools, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Service-oriented mindset consistent with a private country club culture.

The Club and Our Benefits

We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*; Employee Meals*; Complimentary Parking*; Employee Scholarship Program*. (*benefits available to all current employees)

Founded in 1923, River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs and is ranked number 56 of the Top 100 Golf and Country Clubs globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Situated on 183 acres, the Club has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service.

River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer: 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.