Senior Staff Accountant

Salamander Palm Beach Employer LLC • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Department with a primary focus on month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and revenue accuracy. This role assists with group billing processes and is expected to step in during peak and high-volume periods as needed. The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and willing to take on the most effective role to support the team, while also building and maintaining strong working relationships with team members across the hotel to support accurate reporting and smooth operations.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Always maintain a professional appearance and manner.
• Have a proficiency in excel.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Ability to operate personal computers and calculator.
• Telephone etiquette skills need.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Must be able to work well with numbers
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work well with fellow employees and always maintain a presentable behavior and manner
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Learn and effectively utilize both the Property Management System (PMS) and the Sales/Catering system

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the month-end close process
• Prepare and post journal entries in Accounting System
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances
• Review profit and loss statements to ensure financial accuracy and completeness
• Support the group billing process, providing hands-on assistance as needed
• Serve as backup support during busy seasons, high-volume periods, and staff absences
• Learn and effectively utilize both the Property Management System (PMS) and the Sales/Catering system
• Prepare and finalize group bills accurately and within required timelines
• Confirm that all revenue is posted correctly and that all applicable charges are fully captured
• Perform detailed reviews of group accounts to ensure completeness prior to billing
• Calculate attrition in accordance with contract terms and agreements
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Sales team to promote clear communication, accurate billing, and timely resolution of billing inquiries
• Support guest inquiries on an as-needed basis, utilizing the Property Management System (PMS) to assist with resolution.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed