Staff Accountant

Sonesta Hotels•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sonesta International Hotels is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., with a diverse portfolio of over 1000 properties in eight countries. The company focuses on delivering service with passion and creating connecting experiences. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The ideal candidate should have a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
At least 1 to 2 years of hotel accounting experience in a similar role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be proactive and possess a sense of urgency.
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).

Responsibilities

Audit of Daily Control report, ensuring accuracy and make corrections if needed.
Audit of the promo sheet for accuracy, make corrections and communicate with the night audit team.
Audit daily events, posting accuracy of all Banquet functions.
Ensure the accuracy of daily revenue posting to the Accounting system.
Verify & Reconcile Group & Transient Tax Exemptions.
Set up House Accounts and A/R Accounts as needed or directed by management.
Ensure all Group and Direct Bill accounts are accurate and mailed within three business days.
Make collection calls on outstanding accounts to ensure all amounts are collected within 60 days.
Complete credit references for Direct Bill accounts requesting credit.
Coordinate with Sales & Marketing/F&B/Banquets to ensure accuracy of accounts.
Responsible to respond and resolve all chargebacks as they occur.
Ensure that the Accounting Department is delivering excellent, reliable, and quick service to our guests and colleagues.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed in order to complete all tasks before the deadline.
Weekend work will be required when closing the month.
Must be available to work the first and last day of each month.
Contribute to the successful completion of internal and external financial audits, including delivering information and schedules requested by auditors on a timely basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Assist with end-of-month Inventory Counts – Food, Beverage & Retail.
Prepare End of Month AR reporting.
Prepare End of Month Tax Exemption reporting.
Assist with End of Month Journal Entries.