Hotel Accounting Specialist

Ascent Hospitality; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Uniforms Provided

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a seasoned financial professional to lead on-site accounting for multiple hotels. This role coordinates with the Corporate accounting team to ensure accurate month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations across property ledgers.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial data to executives are essential. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in accounting or finance and hotel industry experience, with a track record of leading teams,

Qualifications

• BA or BS in accounting or finance preferred
• Four years of hotel industry experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail expected
• Highly organized with ability to lead others

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site accounting with Corporate accounting team
• Oversee property month-end close, balancing, and ledger reconciliation
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account analyses
• Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and forecasting
• Supervise cash handling, daily deposits, and revenue audits
• Provide training on financial reports, internal controls, and SOPs
• Ensure compliance with internal audit guidelines and corporate communications

Skills

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Cash flow analysis

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

GL reconciliations

Microsoft Office

GL systems knowledge

PMS & POS familiarity

Education

BA/BS in accounting or finance

Tools

PMS and POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a seasoned financial professional to lead on-site accounting for multiple hotels. This role coordinates with the Corporate accounting team to ensure accurate month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations across property ledgers.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial data to executives are essential. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in accounting or finance and hotel industry experience, with a track record of leading teams,