Staff Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our midsized hospitality group. This role is ideal for an accountant who can manage core financial activities, interpret data accurately, and keep multiple deadlines on track in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, true general ledger maintenance, month-end close expertise, and a proactive approach to improving day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activity and help drive accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing cycles.
• Prepare financial statements and related schedules, then review results to identify trends, variances, and unusual items.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Record and post journal entries to ensure transactions are properly classified and reflected in the accounting records.
• Maintain accounting schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany balances.
• Compare actual performance against budget and forecast figures, providing meaningful analysis to support management decisions.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling documentation, schedules, and other support requested by auditors and leadership.
• Prepare sales tax, business license, and other required regulatory filings in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve accounting workflows, and support internal control effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accrual-based accounting principles and financial close processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability in a deadline-driven setting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and complex formulas for financial analysis.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.