Senior Staff Accountant Or Staff Accountant
We are currently searching for a Senior Staff Accountant or Staff Accountant to assist in the general ledger accounting functions primarily within our hotel division.
Position Description
- Prepare and analyze hotel financial statements on a monthly basis
- Review daily / nightly journal entries and their effect on the general ledger
- Prepare monthly accrual entries
- Assist accounts payable with proper coding of purchases
- Approve reasonable purchases through Birchstreet application
- Work closely with other department personnel to ensure accounts accurately reflect activity
- Assist in the preparation of supporting financial schedules for annual financial statement audit, regular regulatory filings, and other periodic reporting requirements
- Assist in recording of capital expenditure activity
- Make correcting entries as necessary
- Maintain relevant prepaid expense schedules
- Maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts and assist in intercompany billings as necessary
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Participate in and make appropriate adjustments for monthly and bi-annual inventory processes
- Provide regular and informative communication to management to improve ability to make key business decisions
- Review accounts for accuracy and trend analysis
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in accounting preferred, can consider demonstrated experience in lieu of degreeTwo or more years of experience preferred, hotel or hospitality experience a plusKnowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirementsAbility to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial recordsProficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programsHigh degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentialityExcellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skillsEffective verbal, listening and written communication skillsEffective organizational, stress and time management skillsDemonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlinesAbility to work independently or as a team memberPassionate about contributing to process improvementCollaborate with other staff accountants to promote continuity and understanding of operationsAbility to work with a diverse group of peopleCustomer service and negotiation skillsExperience with Opera or other Hotel Property Management Systems a plus