Staff Accountant

Position Purpose and Objective:

This position requires solid analytical, computer, and numerical skills in or order to manage the accounting for several hospitality businesses. Must have the ability to work well with managers of the businesses and assist them with any questions or requests.  Working with fellow accounting team and corporate management in resolving accounting issues in a professional manner is essential. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Daily:

• Posting sales, cash, credit cards, and direct deposits to ERP system.
• Confirming bank deposits to bank reports and researching discrepancies.
• Verifying gift cards redeemed and sold to Point-of-Sale reports.
• Retrieve and respond to customer chargebacks.
• Assist Accounts Payable with invoice inquiries.
• Enter intercompany transactions between properties.
• Monitor accounts receivables and follow up with managers regarding collection.
• Handle any special projects assigned by management.

Monthly:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for property managers and corporate management.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare sales tax and occupancy tax calculations for monthly filings.
• Reconcile revenues and prepare and submit royalty calculations.
• Enter adjusting journal entries.
• Update depreciation amounts as assets are added and maintain fixed asset reports.
• Research any anomalies in financial statements and note for management.
• Respond to manager questions regarding financial statements and make adjustments as necessary.
• Perform cash audits at various properties.

Annually:

• Enter year-end adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare work papers and financial statements for auditors.
• Proof and import property budgets in Excel into ERP system.
• Respond to auditor questions on financial statements.

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Must have knowledge of basic principles of accounting.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to perform with little supervision.
• Able to adhere to deadlines and to meeting productivity standards.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction and take responsibility for own actions.

Working Conditions:

• Position is salaried, required 40 hour work week, with possibility of unpaid overtime when needed throughout year and during audit season.
• Finger/hand manipulation
• Office environment - cubicle

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting preferred