Accounting Clerk - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Accounting team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring Accounting Clerk to Live. Work. Explore. in Mount Rushmore!

Job Summary:The Accounting Clerk assists the onsite Accounting Department with daily auditing for sales and cash transactions.

The Details:
Position Type: Year-Round; Part-time 
Start Date: as soon as possible
Pay: starting at $15.05/hour, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Off-season 2 days (about 16 hours) per week; Peak season 2-4 days per week.

Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Mount Rushmore:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• On-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Black Hills VIP Training Pass discounts for local attractions
• Retail, lodging and travel discounts 
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 referral bonus program
• No state income tax deductions in South Dakota

Responsibilities

• Assists with accurate daily counts of cashier deposits.
• Assists with preparation of daily cash and check deposits. Verifies accuracy.
• Assists with count and audit of cashier banks, Accounting safe and departmental banks.
• Assists with input into the daily sales and cash journal for the daily audit results.
• Assists with input/tracking of daily cashier overages and shortages.
• Assists with tracking random cashier bank audits.
• Answers the phone and helps to resolve any guest disputes and error resolution.
• Processes change order requests, employee paycheck cashing and employee petty cash reimbursements.
• Assists with collection, daily count, and deposit of all vending and pay-on-foot terminal funds.
• Ensures that all departments follow accounting policy and procedures.
• Responsible for confidentiality and adherence to all accounting security and procedural policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous cash handling experience, strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in data entry and administrative office tasks, preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of an accounting office.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while on duty and in dealing with both employees and guests.
• Willing to “pitch-in” and help with unplanned, last-minute assignments.
• Must be a positive team player who has the passion to work and take responsibility to follow a task to its final completion.

Physical Requirements include:

• Constantly sitting, handling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 12 pounds. 
• Frequently walking, reaching outward, lifting/carrying 11-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling 13-40 pounds. 
• Occasionally standing, reaching above shoulder, bending, lifting/carrying 51+ pounds, and pushing/pulling 41+ pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.