We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the Finance team within a luxury-branded hotel environment. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, service-driven organization where financial excellence directly supports an elevated guest and ownership experience.

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the hotel’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. Partnering closely with Finance leadership and operational departments, this individual will contribute to a disciplined, control-focused environment while helping drive efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement across accounting processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven setting and takes pride in precision, accountability, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Execute timely and accurate month-end close processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting packages
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation

Cash & Controls

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity
• Conduct cash counts and ensure proper handling of funds
• Maintain and support strong internal controls to safeguard assets
• Assist in monitoring capital expenditure and FF&E reserves

Operational Partnership

• Collaborate with department leaders on financial questions, reporting, and expense management
• Support purchasing processes and expense tracking
• Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and ownership inquiries
• Partner cross-functionally to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy

Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure accurate recording of daily revenue and financial activity
• Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly business reports
• Analyze labor and operational costs, identifying trends and explaining variances
• Support payroll, accounts payable, and cashiering functions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within hospitality, hotels, or related industries
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
• Experience with platforms such as Sun Systems, Blackline, or Opera is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across departments
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Bonus
• Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) + matching
• Educational assistance
• PTO & Sick time off
• Complementary employee meals