Staff Accountant - Corporate Office

Ascent Hospitality Management Co • Buford, GA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, focusing on people and memorable experiences for Team Members and guests. They seek individuals who collaborate for a unified purpose, and leaders with a passion to serve, strong communication skills, and an ability to excel at challenges and change. Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join their team as Corporate Office Staff Accountant. This position is responsible for the preparation of monthly reporting for managed properties, overseeing the efficient processing of accounting-related information according to Ascent Hospitality Management standards, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local principles.

Requirements

• Detail oriented and self-starter with strong written and interpersonal skills
• Competency in MS Office- Outlook, Advanced Excel, Word and PC based General Ledger software packages
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and research financial information pertaining to P&L statements and Balance Sheets
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Knowledge of accounting principles and processes and advanced mathematical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance form an accredited institution
• Minimum (3) three years’ general accounting experience
• Strong financial and analytical acumen
• Strong verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgement relative to problem solving matters and General Ledger reconciliation skills
• Experience with month end and year end closing process
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge using M3 a plus
• General accounting experience in hospitality industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, health benefit cost analysis, accruals and prepaid expenses
• Prepare journal entries for payroll accruals, revenue, depreciation, reconciliation and other entries as required
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Record, classify and summarize financial transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare necessary and accurate documentation for internal and external audits
• Bank account and other account reconciliations
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions
• Work with internal staff on accounting related issues
• File & reconcile monthly sales & use tax
• Process Payment Checks and Facilitates monthly bank reconciliation
• Daily Sales - maintains accurate daily revenue figures and verify ledger balances
• Process A/P invoices, file documents, statements, letters etc. and prepare responses
• Ensure Continual open communication with the Controller, ensuring all areas of the department are maintained

Benefits

• Competitive Salary!
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
• 401k with employer MATCH!
• Paid PTO!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program!

What This Job Offers

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