Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantThe primary function of the Staff Accountant includes balancing, processing, and posting of daily revenues as needed, maintaining and posting journal entries, backing up accounts payable functions, and assisting with the period-end procedures. This position requires the candidate to analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is readily available and accurate.Additional functions include balancing and reconciling tax accounts for our portfolio of centralized hotels, completing tax filings, including on-line payments and checks, ensuring all proper documentation is received from the hotels for tax exemptions, and working with the Controllers on all tax related matters.The Staff Accountant will monitor and coordinate the timely implementation and maintenance of information flow from/to the hotels. Ensure smooth operations by training and resolving issues in the accounting processes.Essential FunctionsEnsure excellent customer service to the properties and corporate officesWeekly balancing and reconciling of cash, all ledger accounts and tax accountsCompleting and filing of tax returns in a timely mannerEnsuring proper support for all tax exemptionsWorking with the property teams to ensure compliance for all Federal and State policies related to taxesWorking with the property teams to ensure compliance with all Crestline SOP's related to accounting, finance and taxesWorking with the auditors, the properties, and centralized team on any external auditsPosting of journal entries as directed by the ControllerBalancing, processing, and posting of daily revenues as needed for centralized hotelsComplete balance sheet reconciliations as directed by ControllerComply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basisPerform other job related duties as assignedSkills & AbilitiesEducation & Experience: High school diploma and three (3) years of related hotel accounting experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and abilities. Experience working with both branded and independent hotels and resorts is preferable.