Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits of revenue from Front Office, Food and Beverage, and other outlets.
• Reconcile POS and PMS reports to ensure all income is properly recorded.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between revenue reports and actual receipts.
• Prepare and distribute daily revenue and audit reports to management.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payment in accordance with vendor payment terms and hotel policy.
• Verify invoice accuracy, obtain necessary approvals, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor files and respond to inquiries related to payment status.
• Post and reconcile guest and group billing charges.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Generate and distribute invoices for events, group bookings, and corporate accounts.
• Prepare AR aging reports and support collection efforts.
• Prepare and record journal entries, approvals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements regularly.
• Aid in month end and year end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies and assist in preparations for internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least two years in a hotel or hospitality setting and one to two years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of hotel accounting principles, including full-cycle month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.
• Proficient in accounting systems and hotel property management systems (e.g., Opera, SunSystems, M3, BirchStreet, or similar).
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls; experience with audit preparation and financial compliance practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities, including experience training, mentoring, and evaluating accounting staff.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling; strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Discretion, professionalism, and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and interdepartmental functions to support effective financial decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including tax, labor, and licensing laws.