Staff Accountant I

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program - refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Purpose: The Staff Accountant I performs all aspects of the accounting cycle including month-end and year-end close, journal entries pertaining to payroll accruals, and account reconciliations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs account analysis and reconciliations; ensures timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding issues to support accurate financial reporting
• Prepares journal entries to support month-end and year-end close processes, including payroll accruals and related adjustments
• Communicates with a wide range of internal and external customers, including other departments, field locations, and management, to gather information and resolve discrepancies
• Identifies and recommends process improvements to create efficiencies and enhance accuracy within daily accounting tasks
• Performs analysis and processes payments for union benefits in accordance with applicable agreements and timelines
• Supports peers and management on non-routine and ad hoc projects, contributing analytical and technical expertise as needed
• Reviews and validates financial data to ensure integrity of reporting across assigned accounts and cost centers
• Assists in the preparation of financial statement schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests
• Maintains organized records and documentation in accordance with company policy and internal controls standards
• Monitors compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP, escalating issues or exceptions to management as appropriate

Reporting Relationship: The Staff Accountant I reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment :

• Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 5 years:
  • In a technical role: Requires 5 years of experience engaged in delivering accounting programs

• • • A bachelor's degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the 5-year requirement

• • In the industry: Hospitality, F&B and/or retail experience preferred
• Specialized Training:
  • Training that leads to knowledge of GAAP principles and their practical application
• Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:
  • Solid Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
  • Experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and SAP a plus
  • Analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify root causes of variances, and develop solutions
  • High level of accuracy in work product with strong quality control mindset
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of accounting to advance the organization's goals
  • Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
  • Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments
• Location: This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").