Hotel GL Accountant: Financial Insight & Close Champion

Club Quarters, Inc.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive hotel discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Jury duty leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Club Quarters Hotels is seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance team in Stamford, CT. You will drive financial integrity through full-cycle accounting, day-to-day GL maintenance, and accurate financial reporting for our hotel collection.

You will partner with hotel teams to translate financial data into actionable insights, support month-end close, and assist with audits. Strong Excel, Sage X3, and Opera Cloud experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant accounting experience will be considered.
• 2-4 years of progressively responsible general ledger accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency including Pivot Tables, lookup formulas, conditional formulas and reconciliation of large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review daily revenue batches for accuracy and completeness for each hotel.
• Record, balance, and post daily receipts for hotel departments.
• Reconcile credit card receipts across hotel systems, processors, and banks.
• Monitor and reconcile daily cash activity for assigned locations.
• Provide accounting oversight for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

Lookup formulas

Conditional formulas

Data reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Sage X3

Opera Cloud

Job description

Summary

Club Quarters Hotels is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be a key driver of financial integrity, overseeing day-to-day general ledger maintenance, full-cycle accounting, and financial reporting across our collection of hotels.

The ideal candidate does more than just managing numbers, they act as a collaborative partner to our hotel teams, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that support the ongoing growth and operational success of Club Quarters Hotels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with established reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Review daily revenue batches and confirm that activity is complete, accurate, and balanced for each assigned hotel.
• Record, balance, and post daily receipts for hotel restaurants, clubs, and other operating departments.
• Reconcile credit card receipts between hotel operating systems, payment processors, and bank accounts.
• Monitor and reconcile daily cash activity for assigned locations.
• Provide accounting oversight and support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity for assigned locations.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations, research reconciling items, and resolve identified discrepancies.
• Review and record credit card chargebacks and prepare monthly chargeback analyses.
• Prepare monthly workpapers, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other financial analyses required for month-end and year-end close.
• Research and correct account variances and other discrepancies identified during the close and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare and record journal entries, including entries related to prepaid expenses, fixed-asset depreciation and amortization, account reclassifications, cash activity, and investment transactions.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, hotel occupancy tax returns, and other required tax filings.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Crosstrain with and provide support to other accounting team members in areas including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, income audit, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with hotel and Central Services management on finance and accounting-related matters.
• Independently research and resolve routine internal and external inquiries and communicate the resolution of discrepancies appropriately.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant accounting experience will be considered.
• 2-4 years of progressively responsible general ledger accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency including Pivot Tables, lookup formulas, conditional formulas and reconciliation of large datasets.
• Experience using an ERP or general ledger accounting system like Sage X3
• Experience with hotel property management systems, including Opera Cloud, is preferred
• Exceptional eye for detail with an ability to spot trends, research variances and translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Central Services leadership and the hotel-operations teams.

Hiring Salary Range: $ 85,000 – $ 95,000 /year

Final determination is based on relevant experience, skills, and background.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive rewards and compensation package for eligible associates, designed to support your lifestyle, health, and professional future.

• Opportunities for professional advancement and internal career growth.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for eligible healthcare expenses and transportation expenses.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan to help secure your financial future.
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) programs to rest and recharge.
• Paid holiday time off or holiday compensation.
• Dedicated paid leave for jury duty and bereavement.
• Exclusive hotel and lodging discounts across our collection of hotels.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Committed to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive culture, our company reflects the richness

of our communities while creating a welcoming environment. We know we are better

together, embracing the unique experiences and individual perspectives of each

member of our team.