Staff Accountant

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•North Palm Beach, FL

30d

About The Position

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel. You are ready to take on the on the challenges of bank reconciliations and journal entries. And enjoy figuring out how to solve problems. Learning new things is exciting. The day promises to be busy and you love being productive. We sure can use your enthusiasm and abilities as an Accountant here! As the New Company Staff Accountant you will be responsible for all activities related to profit and loss reporting and account reconciliation for operating and balance sheet accounts for multiple hotel locations. This position will provide accounting oversight of month end accounting functions to close multiple hotels. They will be responsible for assuring that the financials are closed timely and accurately. Assure that all taxes are filed timely and accurately. The candidate will need to be able to understand the logistics of operations to identify issues with reconciliations and research data.

Requirements

Possess a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership position or a 5+ year history of progressive career growth in hotel finance (or in a similar industry)
Experience with budgeting forecasting profit and loss reporting and balancing ledgers for operating and balance sheet accounts
Aptitude for performing numerical analysis of data and formulating conclusions and/or solutions
Ability to use logic to define a problem collect information establish facts draw valid conclusions interpret information and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations
Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross trained group of progressive accounting professionals
Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects.
Proficient in Excel
Has a strong knowledge of taxes (setting up/filing).

Responsibilities

Be a member of the bank reconciliation team.
Prepare cash reconciliations and assist with the recording of journal entries for the assigned accounts to meet individual property financial statement closing deadlines.
Investigate transactions in order to detect irregularities.
Exhibit an excellent and focused attention to detail with good time management abilities.
Problem solve and learn the nuances of the hospitality industry.
Work directly with your accounting manager on goals to move you forward in your career.
Improve personal skillset regarding software proficiency, financial analysis, and data processing.
In time be ready to train others.