Hospitality Staff Accountant - Close, GL & Excel Expert

LHH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Orlando is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role offers broad general ledger exposure and close collaboration with accounting leadership and field operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and can balance recurring month-end close with day-to-day operational accounting in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; or Associate degree with relevant experience required.
• 1–2 years of professional accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Hospitality or multi-location operating experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and general ledger review.
• Prepare sales tax filings for assigned operating locations.
• Maintain fixed assets and perform asset accounting.
• Audit cash-related activity and prepare necessary reclassifications.
• Reconcile credit card receivables and maintain documentation.
• Partner with field leadership to research and resolve accounting questions.
• Assist leadership with reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

ERP accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

LHH in Orlando is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role offers broad general ledger exposure and close collaboration with accounting leadership and field operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and can balance recurring month-end close with day-to-day operational accounting in a fast-paced hospitality environment.