Jr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented entry level Staff Accountant to join a full-service hotel team in California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is well suited for someone building an accounting career and eager to contribute to daily financial operations in a hospitality setting. The role centers on accurate transaction entry, record maintenance, and day-to-day support for core accounting activities. You will work closely with the finance team to help keep reporting organized, timely, and reliable.
Responsibilities: • Record invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial activity in the company’s accounting system with a high level of accuracy. • Support the preparation of budget information by entering expense details and revenue estimates under guidance from the accounting team. • Maintain orderly electronic and paper files so financial documents can be accessed quickly for reviews, reconciliations, and audits. • Assist with routine reporting by compiling daily revenue figures, expense tracking details, and other basic financial summaries. • Complete administrative finance tasks such as scanning, filing, and organizing accounting documentation. • Partner with accounting staff to help ensure financial processes follow established hotel policies and internal procedures. • Provide general departmental support and take on additional clerical or accounting-related assignments as needed. • Help process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to support smooth daily hotel operations.• At least 1 year of experience in accounting support, data entry, bookkeeping, or a related administrative function.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice handling, and financial data entry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks; experience learning new systems is important.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to enter and review financial information accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality or service-driven environment.
• Solid organization, time management, and communication skills for working effectively with internal teams.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and comfort using standard office technology, including computers, scanners, and printers.