Staff Accountant

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Responsibilities include:

• 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 and during month‑end close, including accruals and adjustments.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation work papers for review by the Senior Finance Leader.
• Assists the Senior Finance Leaders with the development of quarter‑end, month‑end, and year‑end financial statements.
• Assists with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers.
• Maintains records of the organization’s financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
• Performs special projects as needed.
• Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Key Competencies

Required:

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 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.
• Exceed expectations, hold yourself and others accountable, continuously improve, dig deeper and find ways to succeed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in general accounting and financial record keeping preferred (hospitality industry preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to effectively organize, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data.
• Opera Property Management System experience a plus.
• Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with hotel accounting staff, outside vendors, and internal customers.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast‑paced setting.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to accurately process numerical data.
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills and must thrive in a teamwork setting.

Benefits include:

• 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
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Pay Range: $29.50 to $31.50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.