Staff Accountant

AccorHotel • Washington, DC

15d • $62,500 - $72,500

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for Accounts Receivable and ensuring the integrity of payroll at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. The role reports to the Director of Finance & Business Support and the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support. It includes bi-weekly payroll processing, maintaining payroll confidentiality, producing labor and month-end reports, supporting group and event billing, processing advance deposits and refunds, and following up with clients on invoices. The position also supports guest billing inquiries and month-end finance tasks, while working collaboratively with teams across the property. This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary of USD 62,500–72,500 per year.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to provide work authorization.
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy, including strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Professional appearance and presentation, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff and external contacts.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with payroll software.
• Ability to meet rotating morning, evening, holiday, and weekend work requirements as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed to complete responsibilities and tasks.
• Accept assignments on an as-needed basis to promote teamwork.
• Follow all local and corporate policies and procedures applicable to the position.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and collect supporting documentation in accordance with Focus Audit company guidelines.
• Generate accurate reports, including the Daily Labor Report, and complete month-end closing reports and processes.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding payroll matters.
• Assist with group, wedding, catering, and embassy/diplomat billing.
• Assist guests with folios, credit card transactions, and billing queries.
• Liaise with Reservations, Sales, Catering, and Banquets as needed.
• Process advance deposits for groups and catering programs according to the deposit schedule.
• Follow up with clients and group contacts regarding payment of group and catering invoices.
• Review the deposit ledger for refunds related to cancelled reservations when required.
• Support the Assistant Director of Finance with month-end tasks and other requests.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
• Learning programs through Accor Academies.
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world.
• Opportunity to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What This Job Offers

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