Staff Accountant

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • Miami Beach, FL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting activities, processing general ledger journal entries, and preparing balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in general accounting and financial record keeping (hospitality industry preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to effectively organize, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data
• Opera Property Management System Experience a plus
• Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with hotel accounting staff, outside vendors, and internal customers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast pace setting
• Demonstrate ability to use technology to improve processes and efficiencies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work
• Strong analytical skills and ability to accurately process numerical data
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and must thrive in a teamwork setting
• Passionate and enthusiastic

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of USALI standards would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs daily review of revenue reconciliation between Opera (PMS) trial balance and the amounts in the financial systems software, and approves respective revenue journal entry in GL
• Prepares and posts journal entries throughout the month as well as during month-end close, including accruals and adjustments
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation workpapers for review
• Assists with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements
• Assists with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers
• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
• Performs special projects as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level