Staff Accountant

ManpowerGroup; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Holiday pay

Free lunches

Great team environment

Professional development

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is assisting in locating a Staff Accountant for an in-office role in Frederick, MD. The candidate will support day-to-day accounting for hotels and restaurants, ensure GAAP compliance, and assist with monthly close processes.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of accounting experience, hospitality knowledge, and proficiency with PMS/POS/ERP systems. The role offers a stable, locally owned business with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred with the degree or 5-10 without it.
• Hospitality, hotel, restaurant, retail, or multi-location accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with property management systems (PMS), point-of-sale (POS) systems, and ERP/accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for hotels, restaurants, and corporate entities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Review and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and company policies.
• Reconcile daily revenue reports from hotel PMS and restaurant POS systems.
• Verify room revenue, F&B sales, franchise fees, occupancy taxes, and service charges.
• Monitor inventory accounting for restaurant food, beverage, and operating supplies.
• Analyze labor costs, food costs, and key operational metrics.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and payment runs.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances; resolve discrepancies.
• Help to prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods.
• Generate operational and financial reports for management.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

PMS

POS

ERP software

Job description

Staff Accountant (In-office role). Frederick, MD

$70k-$80k starting salary

Proud of your accounting skills and career progression? Ready to take your career to the next level? This Frederick-based hospitality company is looking to add another valued staff accountant to their team.

Earn and learn at the same time with a great CFO who cares about his team and their careers.

About this job

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a multi-unit hospitality organization, including hotels and restaurant locations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, reconciles accounts, and assists with month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant works closely with senior accounting team members and corporate leadership to provide accurate financial information and support business decisions. This is a highly successful and locally owned business. You will be proud to be a part of their brand name!

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries for hotels, restaurants, and corporate entities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Review and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

Hospitality-Specific Accounting

• Reconcile daily revenue reports from hotel property management systems (PMS) and restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Verify room revenue, food and beverage sales, franchise fees, occupancy taxes, and service charges.
• Monitor inventory accounting for restaurant food, beverage, and operating supplies.
• Analyze labor costs, food costs, and key operational metrics.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and payment runs.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Help to prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods.
• Generate operational and financial reports for management.

What you bring:

Your Experience:

• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred with the degree or 5 -10 without it.
• Hospitality, hotel, restaurant, retail, or multi-location accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with property management systems (PMS), point-of-sale (POS) systems, and ERP/accounting software is a plus.

Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, M3, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or related field preferred, not required.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401k
• Holiday pay
• free lunches
• great team environment
• professional development

Whether you are an early career accountant or someone proud of the skills they have built throughout their accounting career, our client wants to meet you!