Senior Accountant - Hotel and Restaurants

We are a hospitality company with multiple divisions located in Orlando, FL.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the vibrant hotel and restaurant industry, where you will be a key player in the accounting and finance department. The successful candidate will manage the financial health of our multi-location operations, ensure all financial transactions are accurate, and provide timely and accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Handle month-end close procedures, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and inter-company account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations, including GAAP.
• Oversee the preparation of accruals and prepaids.
• Manage accounting reporting for multiple locations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Utilize and maintain accounting systems including MRI and Great Plains.
• Work closely with restaurant operations to resolve cash, deposits, and chargeback issues.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and implementation.
• Collaborate with external auditors, providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation.
• Maintain and implement internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Continually improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience in the hotel and restaurant industry is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in accounting software, specifically MRI and Great Plains.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement matching and bonus
• Growth opportunities

Pay

$80,000 - $95,000 per year

Schedule

Hybrid work