Hotel Staff Accountant — Detail‑Oriented & Collaborative

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Discounted hotel rooms for family and

Job summary

33 Seaport Hotel NYC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller with daily and monthly accounting tasks, reporting, and compliance. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and maintaining financial integrity for the hotel.

Key duties include monthly journal entries, accounts payable support, ledger reporting, and reconciliations. Preferred candidates have at least two years of related experience, ideally in hospitality, with a competitive hourly compensation range in NYC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related progressive experience.
• Experience working in hospitality industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing reports that summarize, forecast, and analyze hotel business activity and financial position.
• Assist with cashier audits and ensure accuracy.
• Complete Daily Income Journal Reconciliation balancing to PMS / POS Reports
• Prepares month-end journal entries for Assistant Controller / Controller review
• Provide support for accounts payable during vacancies or absences.
• Perform various accounting office tasks as assigned.
• Distribute weekly General Ledger detail reports to department managers.
• Review and reconcile contract labor in Work Records if applicable
• Process individual Travel Agent commissions and submit to TACS / AP.
• Balance A/P Open Items report weekly before check runs.
• Review Tax Exemptions
• Follow hotel policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

Job description

33 Seaport Hotel NYC
33 Peck Slip
New York, NY 10038, USA

Description

What will you be doing?

The Staff Accountant supports the Controller in executing daily and monthly accounting functions. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with tax and audit requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to upholding the financial integrity of the hotel.

Description

• Assist in preparing reports that summarize, forecast, and analyze hotel business activity and financial position.
• Assist with cashier audits and ensure accuracy.
• Complete Daily Income Journal Reconciliation balancing to PMS / POS Reports
• Prepares month-end journal entries for Assistant Controller / Controller review
• Provide support for accounts payable during vacancies or absences.
• Perform various accounting office tasks as assigned.
• Distribute weekly General Ledger detail reports to department managers.
• Review and reconcile contract labor in Work Records if applicable
• Process individual Travel Agent commissions and submit to TACS / AP.
• Balance A/P Open Items report weekly before check runs.
• Review Tax Exemptions
• General Duties
  
  • Adhere to scheduled work hours.
  • Maintain a cooperative and professional demeanor.
  • Follow hotel policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Keep work area clean and organized.
  • Attend required training and meetings.
  • Promote guest satisfaction
  • Report unsafe conditions, accidents, or guest complaints promptly.
  • Comply with all applicable laws and hotel standards.

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of related progressive experience in related field.
• Experience working in hospitality industry preferred

Why Join Us:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO
• Discounted hotel rooms for family and friends
• Inclusive culture

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

For applicants who will be working in NYC, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, work location, etc. Crescent Hotels is a multi-state employer and the salary ranges indicated herein may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security

Job Security

: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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