Staff Accountant

Hulsing Hotels/ Earth Fare / Accucare•Orlando, FL

14d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant manages and maintains day-to-day accounting operations for one or more business lines, providing accurate and timely financial reporting and supporting the General Manager and Corporate Controller in financial oversight. This corporate position is the primary accounting resource for a business line and ensures transactions are recorded, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP and Hulsing Enterprises’ policies and procedures. The role supports general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end close, budgeting, and financial compliance, and requires integrity, strong organization, independent work, and close communication with property management and the corporate accounting team. The position is based in the Orlando, Florida area, with an on-site hotel accounting office as the primary work environment. Standard business hours apply, with occasional extended hours during close periods, audit preparation, or budget season. The role is primarily on-property; occasional travel to the corporate office or other properties may be required for training, audit support, or financial reviews.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience, with demonstrated competency in general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; a minimum of four years of directly relevant accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
Ability to independently prepare financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Accurate and efficient data-entry skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for management reporting and correspondence with vendors, banks, and corporate accounting.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with strong organization and follow-through.
High personal integrity and professional discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate financial records.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while keeping management and corporate informed.
Strong sense of urgency and follow-through on open items and deadlines.
Collaborative and communicative approach with the General Manager, department heads, and corporate team.
Commitment to continuous improvement in processes and controls.
Ability to sit for extended periods, stand and move throughout the property as needed, and occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
Manual dexterity for computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone use; close vision for financial document review and data entry; ability to speak and hear clearly for work interactions.
Applicants must be based in the Orlando, Florida area.

Nice To Haves

Prior hotel, hospitality, or property-level accounting experience.
Experience working independently as a sole or primary property accountant.
Familiarity with hotel property management systems such as Opera, Fosse, or OnQ, or equivalent.
Familiarity with accounting software such as M3, QuickBooks, or Sage, or equivalent.
CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification.
Property-specific accounting and PMS software proficiency may be required within a defined period after hire, as directed by the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

Maintain the property general ledger and record transactions accurately, completely, and in the correct accounting period in accordance with GAAP and the company chart of accounts.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, revenue adjustments, and recurring or non-recurring entries; support timely month-end close.
Set up general ledger accounts as directed by the Corporate Controller and maintain accurate account descriptions and classifications.
Assist with year-end close, supporting schedules, balance sheet reconciliations, and documentation for annual audits or reviews.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and supporting schedules by established deadlines.
Prepare monthly departmental cost and revenue summaries, compare actual results with budgets and prior periods, and explain material variances in written commentary.
Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and promptly document and resolve reconciling items.
Assist with annual operating budgets and reforecasts by compiling departmental data, prior-period trends, and management assumptions.
Prepare requested ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and schedules, and respond accurately and promptly to data requests.
Track and report property financial metrics, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, food and beverage costs, labor costs, and departmental expense ratios, as directed.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, identify and clear reconciling items, and submit reconciliations to the Corporate Controller for review.
Verify and record bank deposits and promptly investigate discrepancies between recorded deposits and bank statements.
Respond to bank inquiries and requests; escalate matters requiring corporate authorization to the Corporate Controller.
Monitor property cash balances and proactively communicate cash flow concerns to the Corporate Controller.
Assist with managing and reconciling petty cash funds and front desk cash banks; immediately report discrepancies to the General Manager.
Perform accounting activities in accordance with GAAP, company policies and procedures, and applicable financial regulations.
Maintain internal controls, report weaknesses or procedural gaps to the Corporate Controller, and implement corrective actions as directed.
Maintain complete, organized, secure, and confidential accounting records in accordance with document retention requirements and audit needs.
Work with Operations leaders to provide financial information and analysis, participate in financial review meetings, and present results clearly.
Collaborate with department heads on expense coding, timely invoice submission, and compliance with purchasing and authorization policies.
Assist with internal and external audit preparation and provide auditors with requested documentation, reconciliations, and explanations.
Protect confidential financial, vendor, guest billing, and proprietary business information.
Perform other general accounting and finance duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller.
Follow company expectations for professionalism, work quality, guest service, guest experience, safety, and teamwork.