Staff Accountant

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant in Miami Beach to manage daily accounting tasks, post GL journal entries, and assist with month-end close and financial statements. You’ll ensure GAAP-compliant records and support audits while collaborating with hotel accounting staff.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in hospitality accounting, a finance or accounting degree, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Opera PMS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in general accounting and financial record keeping (hospitality industry preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to effectively organize, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily review of revenue reconciliation between Opera (PMS) trial balance and the amounts in the financial systems software, and approves respective revenue journal entry in GL.
• Prepares and posts journal entries throughout the month as well as during month-end close, including accruals and adjustments.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation workpapers for review.
• Assists with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements.
• Assists with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers.
• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.

Skills

General ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Opera PMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting activities, processing general ledger journal entries, and preparing balance sheet and income statement accounts.

What you’ll be doing

• Performs daily review of revenue reconciliation between Opera (PMS) trial balance and the amounts in the financial systems software, and approves respective revenue journal entry in GL
• Prepares and posts journal entries throughout the month as well as during month-end close, including accruals and adjustments
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation workpapers for review
• Assists with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements
• Assists with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers
• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
• Performs special projects as needed

Key Competencies

Technical:

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting
• Demonstrate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with ability to research and recommend appropriate actions
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and producing financial status reports
• Understanding of USALI standards would be a plus

Behavioral (Go Beyond):

• Exceed expectations
• Hold yourself and others accountable
• Continuously improve
• Dig deeper and find ways to succeed

Required

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• 2+ years’ experience in general accounting and financial record keeping (hospitality industry preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to effectively organize, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data
• Opera Property Management System Experience a plus
• Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with hotel accounting staff, outside vendors, and internal customers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast pace setting
• Demonstrate ability to use technology to improve processes and efficiencies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work
• Strong analytical skills and ability to accurately process numerical data
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and must thrive in a teamwork setting
• Passionate and enthusiastic

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

$26.00 per hour

Benefits

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.