Staff Accountant

Job Description Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting activities, processing general ledger journal entries, and preparing balance sheet and income statement accounts for a portfolio of limited service, extended stay and select full-service hotels.

Job Description

• Performs daily review of revenue reconciliation between Opera (PMS) trial balance and the amounts in the financial systems software, and approves respective revenue journal entry in GL
• Prepares and posts journal entries throughout the month as well as during month-end close, including accruals and adjustments
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation workpapers for review by the Senior Staff Accountants
• Assists the Senior Staff Accountants with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements
• Assists Accounting Supervisor, Assistant Controller and Senior Staff Accountant with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers
• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
• Performs special projects as needed

Key Competencies Required

• Technical:
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with ability to research and recommend appropriate actions
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and producing financial status reports
  • Understanding of USALI standards would be a plus
• Behavioral (Do the Right Thing)
  • Treat each other with respect
  • Commit to the team
  • Be authentic and real
  • Communicate openly, honestly, and clearly
• Behavioral (Go Beyond)
  • Exceed expectations
  • Hold yourself and others accountable
  • Continuously improve
  • Dig deeper and find ways to succeed

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay Range: $28.00 - $29.00 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and job-specific/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.