Lead Staff Accountant

OUR STORY:

InnVentures, founded in 1982, manages 70+ and growing hotels throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Florida. We are headquartered in Kent, WA. This position works directly with the Regional Controllers to complete the monthly financial reporting for each of the properties assigned to the Staff Accountant.

We only have 3 rules at InnVentures. (We can teach you the rest!)

Rule #1 – Do everything you can for the customer!

Rule #2 – Bring a good attitude to work with you every day and take pride in your work!

Rule #3 – Have FUN!

WHY WORK AT ONE OF OUR HOTELS?

• Fun, team-oriented environment
• Great opportunities for growth
• Discounted hotel stays
• Recognition and awards
• Paid time off

BENEFITS:

We offer eligible employees a number of benefits to enhance their health and well-being:

• Group insurance, including medical, dental, vision and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off including vacation days, sick leave and holidays
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Voluntary benefits including short term disability, accident, life and critical illness
• Life enrichment benefits including hotel benefits, leadership development program and more!

JOB OVERVIEW - Lead Staff Accountant

We are looking for a dynamic, dedicated and detail oriented individual to join our team. Staff Accountants ensure that all financial and accounting operations within an accounting department run smoothly. They oversee the work of a third-party accounting service, review financial statements to ensure accuracy, and assist with reconciling general ledger accounts. Mentoring and guiding the third-party accounting service is an important function of this role. Accounting Supervisors are assigned to specific ownership groups and/or groups of hotels in which they are responsible for helping to ensure ownership needs are completed and the Financial process is completed. This is a full-time salaried position with extra hours as needed, particularly during month end close.

A TYPICAL DAY:

o Analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting practices

o Identifying potential cash flow problems and financial irregularities

o Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting reports

o Accurately preparing tax returns and ensuring that company taxes are paid in a timely manner

o Monitor and complete the daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual accounting activities:

• Bank Reconciliations
• Invoices & check runs

o Complete owners and auditors’ requests for information

o Interact well with immediate team members and hotel personnel

o Mentor and help guide third party accounting service

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Bachelor's degree in Accounting

o Hospitality experience

o Advanced understanding of accounting (assets, liabilities, accruals etc.)

o Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel

o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

o Efficient time management to meet strict deadlines

o Effective communication skills

o Detail-oriented

REQUIREMENTS:

Accounting Degree or equivalent experience is required. To be successful in this role, you need strong verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to read, write, type and use various forms of technology and reporting to discern and track sales and financial data.

InnVentures IVI L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of InnVentures to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.