Senior Accountant

The Dewberry Charleston • Charleston, SC

2h

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports The Dewberry’s financial operations through accurate accounting, timely reporting, and consistent financial controls. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Controller, the position owns assigned accounting functions and supports month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and financial analysis. This hands-on role requires hospitality accounting experience, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with department leaders. It also provides cross-training and designated coverage to support continuity within the accounting department.

The position is primarily office-based and requires regular use of a computer and financial systems. Occasional additional hours may be needed during closing periods, audits, budget preparation, or other business needs. Essential duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. The description outlines primary responsibilities and may be updated as business needs evolve; other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least four years of progressive accounting experience, including hotel accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large-data reconciliations.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to operational leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with M3 and hotel property management and point-of-sale systems.
• Familiarity with the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Experience in an independent, luxury, or full-service hotel with multiple revenue outlets.
• Experience supporting cash flow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger transactions.
• Complete assigned month-end and year-end closing activities within established deadlines.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Support preparation and review of monthly financial statements and departmental reports.
• Analyze budget and forecast variances and provide clear explanations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records and audit schedules.
• Reconcile Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Retail, and other operating revenue to the general ledger.
• Review daily revenue reports, payment settlements, refunds, and adjustments.
• Investigate discrepancies among property management, point-of-sale, payment processing, and accounting systems.
• Reconcile assigned guest ledger, group and banquet deposit, accounts receivable, and clearing accounts.
• Support gratuity and service charge reconciliations and inventory and cost-of-sales analysis.
• Work with department leaders to resolve coding issues and improve financial accuracy.
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve outstanding differences.
• Support cash reporting and cash flow projections.
• Assist with designated accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions.
• Review expense coding, purchasing card transactions, and supporting documentation.
• Support vendor statement reconciliations, payment preparation, and collection follow-up.
• Prepare supporting schedules for applicable tax filings and coordinate with external advisors as directed.
• Follow established approval procedures, financial controls, and segregation of duties.
• Identify accounting errors, control gaps, and opportunities to improve processes.
• Document accounting procedures and maintain reconciliation and closing checklists.
• Cross-train in designated Controller responsibilities and provide coverage during absences, within established approval authority.
• Provide guidance to accounting teammates on assigned processes.
• Support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.
• Protect confidential employee, guest, vendor, and financial information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior