Accounting Specialist

Escape Lodging Company; Cannon Beach (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Lodging Company seeks an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our corporate office team in Cannon Beach. You will support day-to-day accounting functions and maintain accurate financial records across multiple properties and operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable with accounting systems and data, able to research discrepancies, and collaborate with leadership, managers, vendors, and external accountants.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience required.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with accounting software; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping using NetSuite as the primary system.
• Enter, review, and maintain accurate financial transactions and supporting docs.
• Process vendor invoices including coding, documentation, and approvals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Independence in problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or coursework in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Ottimate

Job description

Escape Lodging Company seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our corporate office team in Cannon Beach.

This position supports the organization's day-to-day accounting functions and maintains accurate, timely financial records across multiple properties and operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with accounting systems and financial data, and able to independently research and resolve discrepancies. This position works closely with accounting leadership, property and department managers, vendors, and outside accounting professionals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities using NetSuite as the primary accounting system


• Enter, review, and maintain accurate financial transactions and supporting documentation


• Review and process vendor invoices, including coding, documentation, and approvals


• Enter and maintain vendor bills using Ottimate and NetSuite


• Maintain vendor records and research invoice, statement, and payment discrepancies


• Respond to vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner


• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or outstanding items


• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and assist with journal entries and account adjustments


• Assist with monthly accounting close procedures and assigned balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations


• Review account activity for accuracy and research unusual transactions or variances


• Maintain organized supporting schedules and documentation for month-end and year-end reporting


• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting


• Provide records and supporting documentation for CPA reviews, audits, and tax preparation


• Follow established accounting procedures, approval processes, workflows, and internal controls


• Maintain the confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and company information


• Assist with accounting process improvements, special projects, and other accounting or administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience required


• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting


• Experience working with accounting and accounts payable software


• NetSuite experience strongly preferred


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and recurring deadlines


• Ability to research discrepancies and resolve routine accounting issues independently


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business, or a related field


• Hospitality, hotel, or property accounting experience


• Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, values accuracy, and follows issues through to resolution. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing daily accounting responsibilities with weekly, monthly, and annual deadlines while communicating effectively with our accounting team, property teams, vendors, and outside partners.