Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

Compensation: USD 32.00 - USD 35.00 - hourly Company Description Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion! As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status‑quo. By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart. You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world! You will enjoy exclusive benefits specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment. Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet. Hospitality is a work of heart, Join us and become a Heartist®. What is in it for you: Employee Discount Travel Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Extended healthcare plan coverage Opportunity to develop your talent and grow with the Company Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities Pay Rate: $32.00 - $35.00 / Hour Job Description As the Staff Accountant, you will assist in the following areas in accounting: Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Accor standards, with scheduling varying according to the needs of the hotel. Consistently comply with Sofitel standards and regulations to promote safe and efficient hotel operations. Reconcile and review the daily package. Reconcile purchase orders (POs) and invoices. Responsible for processing invoice payments. Manage month‑end accruals for Accounts Payable. Participate in periodic inventory procedures. Track contracts to ensure compliance and timely renewals. Review and approve expense reports and daily transaction packets. Assist with the month‑end close process, including preparing journal entries and analyzing financial information. Serve as the administrator and point of contact for merchant services, identifying and resolving variances. Assist with additional month‑end tasks as needed. Cross‑train and provide coverage in the Accounting Office, including Payroll and Assistant Controller duties. Issue house banks to cash‑handling employees. Conduct house bank audits in accordance with company policy. Issue due backs to cash‑handling employees. Perform a daily count of the main house bank, document results, and send a copy to the Assistant Controller. Prepare and maintain the daily Over/Short Report by cashier and forward the final report to the Assistant Controller at month‑end. Perform quarterly surprise audits of all house banks and document findings. Prepare a quarterly summary report of all house banks. Must be able to work with and interpret financial data and information, and perform basic arithmetic functions. Qualifications Your experience and skills include: University or college degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Previous experience in Accounting and/or the hotel industry is required. Strong self‑starter with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while delivering engaging service and demonstrating problem‑solving abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel. Prior experience with accounting systems and POS platforms such as Sun, Opera, Silverware, and CORA. Exceptional administrative and organizational abilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly self‑motivated, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to confidentiality. Flexible and willing to work varying schedules to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with accuracy. Additional Information Ideally, situated steps away from Fifth Avenue, Times Square and Grand Central Station, Sofitel New York’s 398 spacious guest rooms and suites provide a haven in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. With French inspiration, our ambassadors deliver service from the heart and lifelong memories one guest at a time. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement. Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. ``` , #J-18808-Ljbffr AccorHotel