Staff Accountant

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; 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

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Miami Beach area to manage daily accounting tasks, ledger entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role focuses on accurate financial data, month-end close, and audit support within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Opera PMS. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.

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 organize, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data.
• Opera Property Management System experience a plus.

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 statement analysis

Excel proficiency

Opera PMS experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

What this role is all about

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).

We’re People People. Are you?

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 Required

• 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

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

How we reward you

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.