Senior Staff Accountant

My client currently has a need to hire a Senior Staff Accountant. They are a well-established, well-known, growth minded hospitality group. This role is well suited to an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail, sound judgement, strong analytical ability, and a careful approach to financial accuracy. The individual in this position will help maintain reliable reporting, support period-end close activities, and contribute to continuous improvement across accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily general ledger activity and help drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to completion on schedule.

- Prepare financial reports and supplemental schedules, then evaluate results to highlight notable trends, variances, and areas requiring follow-up.

- Complete reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating exceptions and resolving issues promptly.

- Record and post journal entries to ensure accounting transactions are captured accurately and supported by appropriate documentation.

- Maintain schedules for prepaid items, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and intercompany balances to keep records current and complete.

- Compare actual performance against budget and forecast targets, providing meaningful financial analysis to support management decisions.

- Assist with annual audit activities by compiling requested schedules, answering inquiries, and supplying supporting documentation.

- Prepare required filings such as sales tax, business license, and other compliance-related reports in a timely and accurate manner.

- Review account activity for accuracy and adherence to accounting standards while recommending process enhancements and stronger internal controls.

- Partner with cross-functional teams and use advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables and lookup formulas, to analyze data and support special projects.

Requirements

- At least 3 years of accounting experience in a role involving general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

- Must have an accounting degree

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and sound critical thinking.

- Solid organizational and time management abilities, including the capacity to balance multiple priorities effectively.

- Experience with accrual-based accounting and preparation or posting of journal entries.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.

- Self-directed approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.

- Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative to ensure deliverables are completed thoroughly and on time.