Senior Staff Accountant

Schulte Hospitality Group•Louisville, KY

14d

About The Position

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, hands-on Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting operations within its hospitality management organization. The role includes preparing and analyzing income statements and balance sheets, reconciling accounts and revenue, supporting monthly and annual close activities, and assisting the Regional Controller with audits, owner requests, and other accounting matters. The Senior Staff Accountant also provides guidance and training to Staff Accountants and assists with recruiting for those positions. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of staff accountant experience or two to four years of general accounting experience. The successful candidate will have strong financial and analytical judgment, a thorough understanding of GAAP, effective communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work accurately with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Schulte Hospitality Group describes its work environment as employee-focused, inclusive, rewarding, fun, and flexible, with opportunities for career growth. The company operates more than 200 locations across 38 states and three countries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Education.
Minimum of two years of staff accountant experience, or two to four years of general accounting experience.
Strong financial and analytical acumen.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem solving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and the company's PC-based general ledger software packages.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including guest information and pertinent hotel data.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to read and write to facilitate communication.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to handle difficult or sensitive issues.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team, improve group morale, and set a positive example.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze income statements and balance sheets.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Audit and reconcile revenue.
Prepare journal entries for monthly and annual close.
Forecast cash flow daily and monthly.
Perform daily bank reconciliations and reconcile multiple bank accounts.
Review financial statements for accuracy.
Record and reconcile mortgages and escrow accounts.
Analyze internal controls.
Review Accounts Payable registers and select payments.
Assist in training current and new Staff Accountants.
Provide guidance and support to Staff Accountants.
Assist the Regional Controller with external audit requests.
Identify concerns and work with the Regional Controller on tasks and owner requests as needed.
Assist with transition closing entries.
Assist with recruitment efforts for Staff Accountants.

Benefits

Daily Pay, allowing associates to get paid today for work today.
Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access starting on day one.
Multiple health insurance and life insurance options.
401(k) plan with company match for eligible associates.
Paid parental leave.
Paid time off, subject to eligibility and company policy.
Holiday pay.
Pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more.