Staff Accountant

Four Seasons•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons Scottsdale is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting Department. This position is located onsite and is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supervising other areas within the Finance Department under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

College degree and 1+ years management experience in finance, preferably in a hotel setting.
Requires a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals
Service Passion for Luxury Hospitality
Requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual
Good understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Assist the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance in preparation of all budgets and forecasts.
Understand the current Edition of USALI.
Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.
Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of count, price, and valuation.
Safeguard the cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued banks, including general cashier, and reporting any discrepancies to the Assistant DOF.
Assist with month end adjustment journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare periodic vacation and medical deduction audits.
Prepare required backup or work papers in order to provide analysis and control over balance sheet and P&L accounts and to serve the purpose of internal and external audits.
Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage can be provided for employees on vacation or leave.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.