Senior Staff Accountant

HHM Hotels; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage accounting activities for a group of hotels. The role involves preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while adhering to internal controls. Ideal candidates will have formal training in accounting and strong communication skills, with a preference for those with hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• Formal training in accounting required.
• Prior hospitality-related experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review ledger account reconciliations.
• Monitor coding for accuracy.
• Prepare financial reports on a monthly basis.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Job description

Opportunity: Senior Staff Accountant

Manage accounting activities for a group of hotels, including preparing journal entries, detailed reports, account reconciliations, and other functions in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

Potential Career Path: Shared Services Manager – Regional Accounting Manager

Essential Job Functions

1. Prepare and review ledger account reconciliations, including bank accounts, prepaid and other assets, liabilities, and credit cards.
2. Monitor coding to ensure accuracy.
3. Adhere to internal financial controls as directed by the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley narratives, including sales journal verifications, bank, general ledger, and subsidiary ledger account reconciliations, revenue testing, and other tests and procedures as required.
4. Prepare and/or review general ledger entries and present financial reports on a monthly basis.
5. Prepare or assist in the preparation of various schedules and supporting documents as required.
6. Assist with other accounting team activities as required, communicating both verbally and in writing with team members and property-level associates.
7. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
8. Practice safe work habits.
9. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

1. Formal training in accounting required.
2. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred.
3. Prior hospitality-related experience preferred.
4. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate skills with Excel.
5. Ability to exercise judgment in the absence of the controller or assistant controller.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment and Context

1. Requires sitting for extended periods, use of hands and fingers to operate computers and keyboards.
2. May require extended work hours and work on holidays or weekends to meet deadlines.

Core Values

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Hospitality