Staff Accountant- Accounts Payable

Rosewood Hotel Group • Calistoga, CA

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports accurate, timely, and well-controlled accounting processes for the hotel and estate, reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance. During the pre-opening period, the role functions as an Accounting Generalist, providing hands-on support across accounts payable, purchasing, general ledger, cash controls, income audit readiness, financial system implementation, master-data setup, reconciliations, administrative activities, and other finance workstreams. The position contributes to the hotel’s profitability, compliance, operational readiness, and long-term growth in collaboration with divisional heads, corporate stakeholders, ownership representatives, and operational teams.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in accounting principles, accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence analyzing and managing complex financial data.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work across accounting, purchasing, and operational platforms.
• Analytical, detail-oriented approach and ability to produce accurate, well-organized work.
• Sound judgment and confidence to question unusual transactions, incomplete documentation, or control exceptions.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Effective communication and ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and business partners.
• Integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-opening accounting activities, financial system implementation, and operational readiness initiatives across the resort and estate.
• Assist with setting up and validating vendors, approval workflows, accounting structures, and finance controls.
• Review, process, and reconcile invoices, ensuring accurate coding, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Partner with Purchasing and operational teams on invoice validation, vendor management, and month-end processes.
• Prepare reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial schedules to support accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor accounts payable activity, investigate discrepancies, and maintain organized, audit-ready records.
• Support internal control compliance and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and efficiency.
• Provide backup support for General Cashier and Income Auditor responsibilities when required.

Benefits

• Zero-cost healthcare plan options.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• 15 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
• 14 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave for eligible associates.
• 12 complimentary room nights annually and 50% off food and beverage experiences.
• Complimentary employee meals and free onsite parking.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to global career pathways across Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

What This Job Offers

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