Staff Accountant

Hulsing Enterprises•Orlando, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant manages and maintains the day-to-day accounting operations of one or more business lines, providing accurate and timely financial reporting and supporting the General Manager and Corporate Controller in maintaining the business line’s financial health. This is a corporate position and the primary accounting resource for a business line. The role ensures transactions are recorded, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP and Hulsing Enterprises’ policies and procedures, and supports general ledger maintenance, financial close, budgeting, and compliance. Applicants must be based in the Orlando, Florida area. The position works closely with property management, department heads, operations leaders, and the corporate accounting team. It requires an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional with integrity who can work independently and communicate financial results and concerns clearly. The primary work environment is an on-site hotel accounting office with generally low to moderate noise. Standard business hours apply, with occasional extended hours during month-end or year-end close, audit preparation, or budget season. The role is primarily on-property; occasional travel to the corporate office or other properties may be required for training, audit support, or financial reviews. Physical requirements include extended sitting, standing and walking as needed, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, manual dexterity for office equipment, close vision, and clear speech and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of accounting experience, with demonstrated competency in general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; at least four years of directly relevant accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
Ability to independently prepare financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Accurate and efficient data-entry skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for management reporting and correspondence with vendors, banks, and corporate accounting.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with strong organization and follow-through.
High integrity and professional discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate financial records.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while keeping management and corporate teams informed.
Strong follow-through, urgency, collaboration, and communication with the General Manager, department heads, and corporate team.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Must be based in the Orlando, Florida area.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and sensory requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior hotel, hospitality, or property-level accounting experience.
Experience working independently as a sole or primary property accountant.
Familiarity with hotel property management systems such as Opera, Fosse, or OnQ, or equivalent.
Familiarity with accounting software such as M3, QuickBooks, or Sage, or equivalent.
CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification.
Ability to attain proficiency in property-specific accounting and PMS software within a defined period following hire, as directed by the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

Maintain the property’s general ledger and ensure transactions are accurate, complete, properly classified, and recorded in the correct accounting period in accordance with GAAP and the company’s chart of accounts.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, revenue adjustments, and recurring and non-recurring entries; support timely month-end close.
Set up general ledger accounts as directed by the Corporate Controller and maintain accurate account descriptions and classifications.
Assist with year-end close, supporting schedules, balance sheet reconciliations, and documentation for annual audits or reviews.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
Prepare monthly departmental cost and revenue summaries; compare actual results with budget and prior periods and explain material variances in written commentary.
Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, documenting and resolving reconciling items promptly.
Assist with annual operating budgets and reforecasts by compiling departmental information, historical trends, and management assumptions.
Prepare requested ad hoc reports, analyses, and schedules and respond accurately and promptly to data requests.
Track and report property financial metrics, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, food and beverage costs, labor costs, and departmental expense ratios, as directed.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, identify and resolve reconciling items, and submit reconciliations to the Corporate Controller for review by established deadlines.
Verify and record bank deposits and investigate discrepancies between recorded deposits and bank statement credits.
Respond to bank inquiries and information requests on behalf of the property and escalate matters requiring corporate authorization.
Monitor property cash balances and proactively communicate cash flow concerns to the Corporate Controller.
Assist with petty cash and front desk cash bank reconciliations and management; immediately report discrepancies to the General Manager.
Perform accounting activities in accordance with GAAP, company policies and procedures, and applicable financial regulations.
Maintain the integrity of internal controls, report control weaknesses or procedural gaps to the Corporate Controller, and implement corrective actions as directed.
Maintain complete, organized, confidential, and secure accounting records in accordance with document retention requirements and audit needs.
Work with operations leaders to provide financial information and analysis, support operational decisions, and participate in financial review meetings.
Collaborate with department heads on expense coding, timely invoice submission, and compliance with purchasing and authorization policies.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations accurately and on time.
Maintain confidentiality of financial data, vendor information, guest billing records, and proprietary business information.
Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller.
Follow Hulsing Hotels’ expectations for professionalism, work quality, guest service, safety, teamwork, and maintaining a positive workplace.