Staff Accountant

Auberge Resorts•Los Olivos, CA

5d•$26 - $27

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and hotel policies. The Staff Accountant maintains the property’s Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Cashier functions in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Additionally, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.

Requirements

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.
Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
Ability to compile facts and figures.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years previous experience working in an accounting or finance role. Hospitality experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Working knowledge of hotel systems and operations is preferred.
Strong computer skills and Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
Record necessary journal entries to reflect financial transactions accurately.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
Provide insights into financial performance and contribute to budget variance analyses.
Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable on a regular basis.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Work collaboratively with departments to monitor and control expenses.
Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
Support the audit process by responding to auditor inquiries and ensuring compliance.
Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process by providing accurate and timely financial information.
Collaborate with department heads to understand and analyze budget variances
Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.
Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
Respond to and/or resolve questions, issues, or disputes from guests and other employees.
Process customer tax exemptions following government regulations.
Review, reconcile, and process credit card vouchers and advance deposits.
Monitor and audit gift certificate and incentive award redemption activity.
Verify and reconcile simple bank statements or department records.
Follow all company policies and procedures, ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, protect company assets, protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
Speak with others using clear and professional language, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support the team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors