About AMB West

We believe that Montana’s unique ability to connect people to one another and to nature has the power to build stronger, healthier, and happier communities, and that we have a role in preserving Montana’s beauty for future generations.  Like all of the businesses within the Blank Family of Businesses, AMB West is a highly purpose-driven organization devoted to positively impacting the lives of its guests.  AMB West consists of Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, West Creek Ranch, Paradise Valley Ranch, and Auster at Dome Mountain. 

The Employee Experience

You will work hard, alongside fellow staff and the management team, as we tirelessly strive to provide our guests with the most incredible experience possible; you will play hard, getting to experience the endless recreational opportunities and natural wonders that Yellowstone country has to offer; and you will experience all of this with a group of adventurous, hard-working, personable and fun-loving people that will become lifelong friends. 

Ideal Candidate

Our associates are personable, adventurous, hard-working, honest, and are willing to pitch in when they see that a helping hand is needed. When evaluating applicants, a desire to learn, serve, and maintain a positive attitude is most important. However, preference will be given to those who have prior hospitality, food and beverage, or customer service experience.

If you're excited about being part of a new venture with strong values and a sense of place, we'd love to hear from you. 

Room and Board

Room and board is provided for certain positions, but not all. Please refer to the job descriptions for further details.

Employee Perks

• Competitive pay

• Housing available for certain positions

• Health benefits, PTO, 6% matching 401k and more for full-time associates

• Employee discounts

Getting Here and Getting Around

Our associates will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from work.

For Fun

There are plenty of opportunities for adventure in the heart of Yellowstone Country. The Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park, the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains, the Crazy Mountains, the Bridger Mountains, and the Gallatin Canyon area all provide excellent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and camping. Big Creek and the mighty Yellowstone River offer fishing, rafting, and kayaking opportunities. Livingston is a 45-minute drive and offers a quaint downtown with great restaurants and a vibrant artistic community. Bozeman is an hour drive and is home to Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies, as well as a great variety of coffee shops, stores, restaurants, and bars. Local haunts like the Pine Creek Lodge, The Old Saloon in Emigrant, and Chico Hot Springs are always staff favorites, and feature live music and great food without the long drive.

Job Description

Position Summary:
This is a full-time position which reports to the AMB West Director of Finance. This position will allocate 70% of its time to Accounts Payable and 30% to accounting. This role is responsible for accounts payable, traditional accounting assignments such as bank and balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, property taxes, and journal entries for multiple entities. In addition, this position will assist with financial reporting including the preparation of monthly financial statements, annual budgets, audit workpapers, and tax workpapers.

Role and Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
• Process vendor payments for 8 entities and process check payments.
• Maintain AP files, W9 files, and ACH files.
• Review the invoice entry process to ensure proper coding, remittance information, departmental approval, and due date.
• Compile and review credit card transactions in preparation for file upload.
• Research and identify corrective actions for problem invoices, including process changes, if necessary.
• Build strong cross functional partnerships to resolve processing issues with all internal departments.
• Partner in the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines and streamline workflow.
• Prepare all reconciliations associated with AP and serve as primary contact for payable requests.
• Deposit checks and cash weekly for multiple entities.
• Track outstanding checks over 90 days, void and re-issue as needed.
• Process annual 1099’s for multiple companies.
• Respond to employee and vendor inquiries regarding unpaid/paid invoices.

Accounting:
• General Ledger - Coordination, preparation, documentation of daily transactions.
• Assist with monthly closing entries; intercompany processing and balancing.
• Bank account reconciliations.
• Track and reconcile capital expenditures.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports and annual budgets.
• Collaborate on other projects or duties as needed.
• Ad-hoc internal reporting and analysis.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
• 1-2 years experience in high-volume accounts payable accounting .
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Windows-based accounting system knowledge and demonstrated aptitude for GL systems and interfaces.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Thrives in a small team environment with moderate supervision.
• Self-starter with a high level of attention to detail.
• High regard for confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and excellent oral and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work extended hours.

Preferred Skills:
• Strong accounting software experience and financial statement preparation and analysis.