Staff Accountant

Sonesta Hotels; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is looking for a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and financial reporting across our properties. You will work with Finance leadership and hotel teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day accounting activities.

The role suits someone who is analytical, organized, and passionate about hospitality finance, with opportunities to contribute to audits, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 1+ years in hospitality accounting or financial reporting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations including AP/AR, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting deadlines.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance initiatives across hotel departments.
• Review transactions for accuracy and policy compliance; collaborate with various hotel teams.
• Maintain audit documentation and financial reporting systems; assist with audits.

Skills

Hospitality accounting

Financial reporting

Accounts payable/receivable

Reconciliations

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PMS platforms

Hotel accounting systems

Procurement systems

Excel

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

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll support daily accounting operations and financial reporting while helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across the property. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys balancing accounting support, financial analysis, reporting, and operational collaboration. You’ll work closely with Finance leadership and hotel departments to support reconciliations, reporting, audits, and day-to-day accounting activities that help drive hotel success. If you’re analytical, organized, and passionate about hospitality finance — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Support daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll support, and cash management activities.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, operational analysis, account reconciliations, and supporting accounting documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, operational reporting, and financial reporting deadlines.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, labor analysis, invoice processing, and operational finance initiatives across hotel departments.
• Review financial transactions, invoices, expense reports, and operational records for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Partner closely with Finance leadership, Human Resources, Operations, Front Office, and other hotel departments to support business operations and financial accuracy.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, operational files, audit documentation, and financial reporting systems.
• Assist with audits, inventory reviews, purchasing controls, vendor management, and operational finance projects as needed.
• Maintain strong knowledge of hotel accounting systems, PMS platforms, procurement systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, accounting efficiency, and operational finance processes across the property.
• Help foster a collaborative, analytical, and business-focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of accounting, hospitality finance, hotel accounting, or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Previous Staff Accountant, Accounting Coordinator, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Assistant, or hospitality accounting experience preferred.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes.
• Experience using hotel accounting systems, PMS platforms, Excel, procurement systems, and financial reporting tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, operational efficiency, and financial integrity.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative, dependable, and team-oriented mindset.
• CPA track, accounting certifications, or hospitality finance experience preferred.
• Flexible availability including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.
• A passion for hospitality, financial operations, teamwork, operational excellence, and supporting exceptional guest experiences through strong business performance.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

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.