Staff Accountant

AccorHotel•Chicago, IL

13d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the daily Income Audit function and supporting the hotel's accounting operations by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role performs daily revenue and cash reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of hotel transactions, prepares account reconciliations, assists with month-end close, and supports financial reporting and analysis. The Staff Accountant partners closely with operational departments and the Finance team to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements. Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Deliver professional, friendly, and engaging service while supporting the Finance team and hotel operations. Execute daily accounting activities to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations. Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items. Prepare and post month-end journal entries and assist with the monthly financial close process. Process, verify, code, and reconcile vendor invoices for payment. Reconcile and submit travel agency commissions for payment. Audit banquet revenues, gratuities, and other revenue transactions. Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and other management reports to support business decisions. Analyze financial results and assist with forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance reporting. Monitor and maintain compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations. Maintain accounting records, contracts, leases, and other financial documentation. Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in hospitality or a similar industry.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
Experience using accounting systems preferred; hospitality systems experience is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hospitality software such as: Opera PMS
Silverware POS
Accounting and ERP systems (such as Sage/Accpac or similar)

Responsibilities

Deliver professional, friendly, and engaging service while supporting the Finance team and hotel operations.
Execute daily accounting activities to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.
Prepare and post month-end journal entries and assist with the monthly financial close process.
Process, verify, code, and reconcile vendor invoices for payment.
Reconcile and submit travel agency commissions for payment.
Audit banquet revenues, gratuities, and other revenue transactions.
Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and other management reports to support business decisions.
Analyze financial results and assist with forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance reporting.
Monitor and maintain compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations.
Maintain accounting records, contracts, leases, and other financial documentation.
Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.