Hotel Accounting Specialist: Close & Internal Controls

Socket.dev; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Accountant at Grand America Hotels and Resorts will join the accounting team overseeing financial operations for multiple hotels in Salt Lake City. You will assist with accurate reporting, process improvements, and collaborative teamwork in the accounting department.

Responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany matching, month-end close support, and coordination with auditors. Strong GAAP and hotel accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with hotel accounting experience preferred.
• Solid GAAP, USALI and audit principles knowledge.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities; detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; hotel property systems experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for Grand America and Little America Salt Lake City hotels.
• Reconcile intercompany worksheets to general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate with auditors and respond to information requests.
• Support sales and use tax filings and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Perform daily cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with posting payments and managing key accounts in property systems.
• Handle ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

USALI knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Sun Systems

Coupa

UKG

Job description

The Staff Accountant at Grand America Hotels and Resorts will join the accounting team overseeing financial operations for multiple hotels in Salt Lake City. You will assist with accurate reporting, process improvements, and collaborative teamwork in the accounting department.

Responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany matching, month-end close support, and coordination with auditors. Strong GAAP and hotel accounting experience are preferred.