Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

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Job Title: AP Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Los Angeles (Dual Role)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: The Dual Staff Accountant is a key financial position responsible for managing and executing the full-cycle accounting functions for two hotel properties. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports the month-end close process, and safeguards the assets of both hotels through robust internal controls. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and possesses the organizational skills necessary to balance the financial operations of multiple properties simultaneously. The ideal candidate will partner with hotel leadership to drive profitability and ensure compliance with all financial policies and brand standards.

Job Duties and Functions

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee daily accounting functions for both properties, including income audit, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general cashiering.
• Prepare and post accurate journal entries and assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank statements, and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare daily income journal reconciliations, balancing Property Management System (PMS) reports to Point of Sale (POS) reports.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process and verify invoices for payment, ensuring proper authorization, accurate coding, and adherence to purchasing procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve inquiries promptly.
• Post city ledger payments, reconcile all accounts receivable ledgers, and perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation.
• Investigate and resolve disputed charges and billing inquiries from guests and groups.

Cash Management & Internal Controls:

• Oversee daily cash handling procedures, including bank deposits and change orders, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and prepare credit card billing.
• Assist in conducting physical inventories and bank count audits as required.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies, brand standards, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 13 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-unit environments.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high volume processing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and vendors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company financial policies.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office environment within the hotel setting.
• Must be able to sit for long periods and operate a computer and office equipment.
• Occasional need to work extended hours during closing periods or audits.

Salary Range: $28.00 per hour