Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

My client is looking to bring on a Senior Staff Accountant. They are a well established, well-known hositality 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.

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

• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a deadline-driven and changing business environment.

• 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.

All applicants please connect with me via LinkedIn - Ty Smith