Staff Accountant | Shaner Solutions

Shaner Hotels•State College, PA

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our team supporting a portfolio of hotel clients. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and providing timely financial reporting, analysis, and accounting support to both hotel clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of related accounting experience and/or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
Customer-service-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with diverse personalities across both hotel operations and the accounting team.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timely completion of work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and utilize various accounting and financial software applications.
Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations and work with financial formulas.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with a hotel property management system or hotel accounting environment is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with hotel clients and internal team members to review, prepare, and distribute monthly financial statements.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and established accounting procedures.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Prepare weekly cash position overviews and assist with cash management and check runs.
Import and validate financial data used to populate monthly financial statements and reporting.
Analyze financial information and identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring follow-up.
Respond to accounting-related requests and inquiries from client hotels in a timely and professional manner.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
Complete ad hoc accounting projects, financial analyses, and other assignments as needed.
Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and timeliness while managing multiple hotel clients and competing priorities.