Accounting Specialist

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Short and Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, 25

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality seeks an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations, including cash sales entries, bank reconciliations, and end-of-period processes across multiple units.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with NetSuite and general ledger activities, with emphasis on confidentiality and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in accounting, accounts receivable, cash management, or financial reconciliation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Enter daily cash sales general ledger entries into NetSuite.
• Reconcile daily bank activity with cash and credit card transactions.
• Support month-end, period-end, and year-end close.
• Analyze and report financial information using NetSuite and Excel.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to resolve cash-related issues.

Skills

Cash handling

Bank reconciliation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Great Plains

Job description

Overview

Accounting Specialist

Thompson Hospitality Services is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations and ensure accurate cash sales and banking records across multiple units. This role will be responsible for entering and reviewing daily cash sales transactions in NetSuite, reconciling bank activity with cash and credit card receipts, and supporting end-of-period and year-end financial reconciliations. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and enter daily cash sales general ledger entries into NetSuite.
• Manage and maintain accurate daily cash sales financial transactions for multiple Thompson Hospitality Services units.
• Reconcile daily bank activity with cash and credit card transactions received from financial institutions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between bank deposits, cash sales, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Complete end-of-period bank deposit account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, period-end, and year-end financial close and settlement activities.
• Monitor cash transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely recording.
• Assist with identifying and correcting accounting or transaction discrepancies.
• Utilize NetSuite and Microsoft Excel to analyze, track, reconcile, and report financial information.
• Work with other accounting and operational teams to obtain supporting documentation and resolve cash-related issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in accounting, accounts receivable, cash management, or financial reconciliation preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including general ledger entries, cash transactions, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.
• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Great Plains preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial transactions and records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage daily and period-end deadlines.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting, finance, and operational teams.

For hiring an accounting specialist, here’s on

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long TermDisability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitalityis of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.