Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Due to tremendous growth in our Select Service Division we are seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our organization. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for reconciling the general ledger accounts and performing the daily cash reconciliation and income journal process for each of his/her hotel assignments. The performance of this position will be primarily measured by how successful we are in the ensuring that all entries and reconciliations are completed daily.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations on assigned hotels
• Perform a detailed general ledger review monthly for each property to ensure accurate financial statements
• Work with AP and Payroll department on resolution of any issues
• Ensure open items identified during the balance sheet reconciliation process have been communicated with follow-up as necessary
• Review and approve PO's for each property with a focus on accuracy of GL coding
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Develop a relationship with each General Manager in order to assist with any Accounting and AP related items
• Hold weekly calls with the General Managers to discuss any issues
• Review P&L statements with GM's in Accounting System
• Preparing and posting approved monthly financial statement journal entries
• Assist in the accounting and transition of new property acquisitions
• Play an integral part in the successful completion of external financial audits, including reconciliation requests and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis
• Provide support on ad hoc projects

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting required
• Strong PC skills including Excel and Word
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Hospitality and hotel specific experience preferred
• Blackline experience strongly preferred
• A/R experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment