Accounting & HR Operations Specialist

Battery Wharf Hotel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Battery Wharf Hotel is seeking an Accounting and Human Resource Specialist (AHRS) to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and HR administration. The role reports to the Finance/Human Resources Director and collaborates with the Director of Operations & General Manager to ensure accurate records and smooth organizational operations.

Primary duties include maintaining GAAP-compliant records, assisting with month-end close, audits, and tax filings, while supporting onboarding,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience; Hotel experience preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll and HR administration; knowledge of labor laws helpful but not required.
• Experience providing documentation for external accountants and auditors; Proficiency with Opera, Oracle, Profitsword and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and month-end reporting; maintain records in GAAP compliance and assist with annual audits.
• Provide payroll processing, onboarding paperwork, benefits enrollment, and HR recordkeeping support.
• Administrative support to Finance & HR leadership, Directors, and the General Manager; manage documents and correspondence.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and assist with budget monitoring and reporting as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Opera

Oracle

Profitsword

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Battery Wharf Hotel is seeking an Accounting and Human Resource Specialist (AHRS) to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and HR administration. The role reports to the Finance/Human Resources Director and collaborates with the Director of Operations & General Manager to ensure accurate records and smooth organizational operations.

Primary duties include maintaining GAAP-compliant records, assisting with month-end close, audits, and tax filings, while supporting onboarding,