What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reservations Prepay Accounting Clerk - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Accounting team in Yellowstone National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As one of the Accounting Clerks, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the Reservations Prepay Clerk are verifying the total amount of daily credit card charges processed, and processing daily reservation refunds.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: July 2025 - November 2025
Pay: $17.75/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
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 Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A 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!
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
Perks:
- Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
- Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Process daily reservation deposits, refunds, and credit card adjustments, including those related to Retail and Food & Beverage, while creating Accounts Payable requests for cash refunds
- Verify total amounts of daily credit card transactions, researching and correcting any discrepancies
- Work positively with other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies prior to billing, maintaining a professional demeanor
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy in all tasks while handling sensitive information confidentially within the General Accounting Office
- Attend required training, adhere to safety and ergonomic policies, and maintain a flexible schedule along with a professional appearance and attitude at all times
Qualifications
- Accuracy, speed and attention to detail
- Strong communication and people skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Motivational, organizational, and time management skills
- Knowledge of general office procedures
- Knowledge of Reservations and Front Desk Lodging system
- Experience with Excel, Adobe, Word and Outlook
Physical Requirements include:
- Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
- Walking, standing and bending are required when documentation is to be put into or retrieved from filing cabinets
- Lifting and transporting up to 25 pounds is required for record storage
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 veteran status.
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