Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and those who represent the brand share the values of being family-oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and innovative.
At KOA, we believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone. We are committed to having an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect. We strive to:
- intentionally create a sense of community and belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners
- continually educate ourselves and expand our knowledge to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
- sustain a culture that promotes diversity of thought and experiences
- ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all
- drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation
Job Title: Accountant
Department (3 letter code): ACC Reports to: Accounting Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt Non-Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes No
Travel: Yes % >5 Revision date: 6/2026
Summary:
This corporate owned property Accountant position is responsible for maintaining financial records for all assigned OAK (Owned & Acquired Properties of KOA) campgrounds, as well as several corporate bank accounts. Key duties include daily bank and credit card reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and assistance with month-end close and financial reporting. The role also supports field locations, assists with audits, and works closely with accounting leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
POSITION MAY BE AVAILABLE REMOTELY WITH SOME TRAVEL TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN BILLINGS, MT FOR TRAINING AND OTHER TEAM MEETINGS.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain financial records, reports, and general ledger accounts for assigned company-owned properties in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
- Perform daily reconciliations of corporate main bank account to provide accounting leadership with accurate, real-time cash flow visibility.
- Reconcile corporate credit card accounts daily through the Stripe platform, ensuring accurate transaction recording and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Prepare assigned OAK property journal entries, account analyses, and bank reconciliations, and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Process and reconcile physical inventory counts received from assigned campground locations.
- Support General Managers and field bookkeeping staff by responding to accounting-related inquiries and coordinating home office payments as needed with assistance from the A/P team.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances as needed for assigned OAK properties and corporate accounts.
- Ensure all accounting transactions, reconciliations, and reports are completed using established processes and within reporting deadlines.
- Respond to internal and external information requests, review profit and loss statements, and assist with financial audits as needed.
- Collaborate with the Director of Accounting and Controller on special projects, process improvements, and other accounting functions as assigned.
- Demonstrate an understanding of KOA accounting practices.
- Complete all assigned accounting close activities accurately and in a timely manner.
- Analyze and review accounting information for reasonableness.
- Use best practices for all accounting procedures.
- Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of all sensitive and proprietary company data. Protect unauthorized disclosure of information, personal identifiable information (PII), and financial documents across all physical and digital communication channels.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience:
- At least two years’ experience in accounting or a related field
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business discipline preferred
- GAAP and Accrual accounting knowledge preferred
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboard, including lifting and carrying a laptop and other small items up to 20 pounds.
- Prolonged exposure to computer screens and artificial lighting.
- Use of repetitive motion, standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking short distances.
- May be expected to drive a vehicle to KOA locations, other locations as directed, and conferences which requires close and distance vision, sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, other vehicles, etc. Travel occurs in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Frequent in person interaction with KOA employees in various settings, where noise level is typically low to moderate, including office spaces.
- Will experience occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.
KOA does not sponsor Visas
KOA currently does NOT hire in the following states:
Alaska Idaho North Dakota
District of Columbia Louisiana Rhode Island
Hawaii New Hampshire Vermont
Benefits Offered:
- Medical/Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 401K Company Contributions
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all people. This value ensures employees and candidates are treated equally and are protected from discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected status.
