Senior Staff Accountant

Hersha Hospitality Management; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage accounting activities for a group of hotels. The role involves preparing journal entries, financial reports, and account reconciliations while adhering to internal financial controls. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting or business, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Formal training in accounting is required.
• Previous hospitality-related experience is preferred.
• Ability to exercise judgment independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review ledger account reconciliations.
• Monitor coding to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and/or review general ledger entries.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Senior Staff Accountant

Manage accounting activities for a group of hotels, including preparing journal entries, detailed reports, account reconciliations, and other accounting functions in accordance with established 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 procedures.
4. Prepare and/or review general ledger entries and present financial reports monthly.
5. Assist in preparing various schedules and supporting documents as required.
6. Support other accounting team activities, communicating effectively with team members and property-level associates.
7. Follow sustainability guidelines related to HHM’s EarthView program.
8. Practice safe work habits.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Position Requirements

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

Work Environment and Context

1. Sitting for extended periods and using hands and fingers to operate computers and keyboards.
2. Extended work hours and work on holidays or weekends may be required to meet deadlines.

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other protected class.

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