Staff Accountant

Four Seasons; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation, holiday and sick pay

401k with company match

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons

Employee meals

Dry cleaning of uniforms

Employee parking

Flex work days

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The role provides broad exposure to hotel finance and partnership with operational leaders.

You will maintain general ledger, perform reconciliations, and support audits, while supervising various accounting functions. This position offers strong career growth within a luxury hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings (i.e. weekly operations labor meetings, departmental meetings, etc.)
• Demonstrate leadership, coaching, and supervisory experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and hold team members accountable
• Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations
• Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles
• Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting requirements, and corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Experience performing financial statement analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills.SunSystems, FOCUS, OnTrack Heath, BirchStreet, Opera PMS and other hospitality finance applications knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.
• Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.
• College education or equivalent experience
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience with a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.
• All applicants must have the proper legal documents to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Supervise payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
• Provide financial guidance to operational departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Leadership

Ethics

Professional conduct

Performance improvement

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Excel

Hospitality finance applications

Education

College education or equivalent experience

Tools

SunSystems

FOCUS

OnTrack Health

BirchStreet

Opera PMS

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A contemporary business hub with the highest standards of innovative hospitality. At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first-hand connection to the region’s tech legacy, sports and music venues and discover local adventures blended with artful sophistication. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley brings an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop-up experiences, lifestyle facilities and culinary craftsmanship that culminate in the ultimate urban getaway.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to provide our guest the highest standards of luxury and personalized service. At Four Seasons we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

The Opportunity

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently seeking a highly motivated and analytical Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an Assistant Manager-level position that offers the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of luxury hotel finance while partnering closely with operational leaders across the property.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the hotel's financial records through general ledger management, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and month-end closing activities.

This position is also responsible for supervising various functions within the Accounting Department under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Income Audit, General Cashiering and Accounts Receivable, while ensuring compliance with Four Seasons policies and applicable accounting standards.

The successful candidate will serve as a business partner to operational departments by providing financial guidance, supporting internal controls, assisting with audits, and helping drive sound financial decision‑making throughout the hotel.

Qualifications & Skills

• Solid interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to work with cross‑functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings (i.e. weekly operations labor meetings, departmental meetings, etc.)
• Demonstrate leadership, coaching, and supervisory experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and hold team members accountable
• Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations
• Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles
• Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting requirements, and corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Experience performing financial statement analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills.SunSystems, FOCUS, OnTrack Heath, BirchStreet, Opera PMS and other hospitality finance applications knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.
• Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.
• College education or equivalent experience
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience with a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.
• All applicants must have the proper legal documents to work in the United States.

What To Expect

• Salary Range: $75K to $85K + Annual Incentive Plan
• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.
• Fully paid for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick pay.
• 401k participation with a company matching program.
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability).
• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms.
• Free employee parking.
• Flex work days.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affordative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal