Accounting Clerk

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 
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Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support daily operations, entry of financial data, reconciliations, and reporting for our Columbus properties. You will work closely with hotel finance teams to ensure accuracy, organization, and efficiency in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork while handling confidential financial information and supporting audits and payroll activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Data entry, reconciliations, and financial record-keeping.
• Month-end close and reporting processes experience desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organization in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations including invoice processing, data entry, filing, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial record maintenance.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, operational documentation, and accounting records accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices, receipts, expense reports, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Support cash handling processes, deposits, billing updates, account tracking, and operational finance activities as needed.
• Maintain organized accounting files, records, audit documentation, and operational financial systems.
• Assist with month-end close processes, reconciliations, operational reporting, and financial deadlines.
• Partner closely with Finance leadership and hotel departments to support operational accuracy and smooth financial processes.
• Respond professionally to vendor inquiries, billing questions, and internal operational requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial and employee information.
• Support audits, inventory reviews, payroll support, purchasing documentation, and additional accounting projects as needed.
• Help foster a collaborative, organized, and business-focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

PMS platforms

Accounting software

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about Strong financial operations help support smooth hotel experiences for both guests and team members. As an Accounting Clerk, you’ll support day-to-day accounting and finance operations while helping maintain accuracy, organization, and operational efficiency across the property. This role is perfect for someone who’s detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working with numbers, reporting, and administrative processes in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

You’ll support hotel finance teams with data entry, reconciliations, invoice processing, reporting, and operational accounting tasks that help keep hotel operations running smoothly behind the scenes. If you’re dependable, analytical, and passionate about hospitality operations — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Support daily accounting operations including invoice processing, data entry, filing, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial record maintenance.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, operational documentation, and accounting records accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices, receipts, expense reports, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Support cash handling processes, deposits, billing updates, account tracking, and operational finance activities as needed.
• Maintain organized accounting files, records, audit documentation, and operational financial systems.
• Assist with month‑end close processes, reconciliations, operational reporting, and financial deadlines.
• Partner closely with Finance leadership and hotel departments to support operational accuracy and smooth financial processes.
• Respond professionally to vendor inquiries, billing questions, and internal operational requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial and employee information.
• Support audits, inventory reviews, payroll support, purchasing documentation, and additional accounting projects as needed.
• Help foster a collaborative, organized, and business‑focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

Previous accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, hospitality finance, hotel operations, or office support experience preferred.

Basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational accounting processes preferred.

Experience using Excel, Microsoft Office, accounting software, PMS platforms, or financial reporting systems preferred.

Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills with a professional and dependable attitude.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.

Positive attitude with a collaborative, service-focused, and team-oriented mindset.

Flexible availability including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.

A passion for hospitality, operational excellence, teamwork, and supporting exceptional guest experiences behind the scenes.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.