Hospitality Staff Accountant | GAAP, GL & Month-End

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant in Miami Beach to manage daily accounting tasks, post GL journal entries, and assist with month-end close and financial statements. You’ll ensure GAAP-compliant records and support audits while collaborating with hotel accounting staff.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in hospitality accounting, a finance or accounting degree, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Opera PMS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in general accounting and financial record keeping (hospitality industry preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to effectively organize, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily review of revenue reconciliation between Opera (PMS) trial balance and the amounts in the financial systems software, and approves respective revenue journal entry in GL.
• Prepares and posts journal entries throughout the month as well as during month-end close, including accruals and adjustments.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation workpapers for review.
• Assists with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements.
• Assists with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers.
• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.

Skills

General ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Opera PMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant in Miami Beach to manage daily accounting tasks, post GL journal entries, and assist with month-end close and financial statements. You’ll ensure GAAP-compliant records and support audits while collaborating with hotel accounting staff.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in hospitality accounting, a finance or accounting degree, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Opera PMS.