Staff Accountant, Residential

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Naples, FL

About The Position

The Staff Accountant assists the Assistant Director of Finance, Residential, in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. The role supports the Finance Department’s accounting and operational activities, including payroll, accounts payable, general cashiering, labor reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. It also works with department and division leaders to establish and review labor standards, investigate discrepancies, and support the development of Finance Department staff.

Requirements

College education or equivalent experience.
Two to five years of experience in a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.
Working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and corporate policies and procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to operate computer equipment, with excellent Excel and computer skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Proven leadership skills in a hotel environment.
Working knowledge of division operations and Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Sun, iScala, and Opera systems.
Strategic and analytical approach with solid business acumen.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned Finance Department areas, including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering, under the Assistant Director of Finance and in accordance with local and corporate policies and procedures.
Maintain professional and harmonious relationships with all departments and the Home Office.
Assist the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining effective internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and resources.
Support department managers on labor standards, payroll, and other issues.
Direct and supervise the quality and timeliness of payroll, accounts payable, general cashiering, and other assigned areas.
Assist with developing Finance Department staff to support the company’s future growth.
Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.
Assist with forecasting and budgeting and help department heads prepare annual labor budgets.
Ensure income is properly recorded and that an accurate, timely Daily Business Report is generated.
Meet with division and department heads and observe work to establish labor standards for hotel job categories.
Review each department’s labor standards at least twice per year, propose changes when necessary, and implement approved changes.
Review daily and weekly labor reports and explain significant variances from established labor standards.
Help department and division heads research discrepancies or problems identified in daily, weekly, and monthly labor productivity reports.