Corporate Accountant

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HHM Hotels is looking for a motivated and detail oriented professional to join our Corporate Accounting team at the Philadelphia Corporate Office. This position will prepare journal entries, detailed reports, account reconciliations, and perform other accounting functions in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
1-3 years of experience in accounting.
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate skills with Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to income tax and consolidation accounting concepts preferred.
Prior hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare or review ledger account reconciliations, including but not limited to, bank accounts, prepaid and other assets, liabilities (PTO, payroll, etc.) and credit cards.
Monitor coding to ensure accuracy.
Prepare and/or review general ledger entries and present financial reports on a monthly basis.
Adhere to internal financial controls as directed by the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley narratives, including sales journal verifications, bank, general ledger and subsidiary ledger account reconciliations, revenue testing, and other tests and procedures as required.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of various analyses and month-end schedules as required by management.
Provide assistance to Property/Shared Services Accountants by addressing questions and issues, which will ensure the development of personnel and maintenance of an efficient workflow.
Assist Accounting Management team on projects and analyses as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
Perform special projects and/or other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work outside established schedule as needed to meet critical deadlines.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.