Staff Accountant

Hersha Hospitality Management LP • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant prepares journal entries, detailed reports, account reconciliations, and performs other accounting functions in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. The role supports monthly financial reporting and adherence to internal financial controls, while collaborating with team members and property-level associates. The potential career path is Corporate Staff Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant, and Regional Accountant.

Requirements

• Formal training in accounting is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Prior hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review ledger account reconciliations, including bank accounts, prepaid and other assets, liabilities, and credit cards.
• Monitor coding to ensure accuracy.
• Adhere to internal financial controls under the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley narratives, including sales journal verifications, bank, general ledger, and subsidiary ledger account reconciliations, revenue testing, and other required tests and procedures.
• Prepare and/or review general ledger entries and present monthly financial reports.
• Prepare or assist with various schedules and supporting documents as required.
• Assist with other team activities and communicate verbally and in writing with team members and property-level associates.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work outside the established schedule as needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed