Staff Accountant

Sonesta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with  公司匹

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company #

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Di

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in New York is seeking a Staff Accountant to support a full-service hospitality environment across Rooms, F&B, and events. You will ensure real-time revenue integrity, oversee profitability analytics, and perform daily income audits in a high-volume setting.

The role covers cash controls, inventory compliance, payroll, A/P, A/R, and coordinating with Sales & Catering to prevent revenue leakage while maintaining audit readiness and GOP margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 2–4 years of accounting experience in hospitality or multi-unit operations.
• Experience with hotel accounting systems and payroll is a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Revenue integrity across PMS/POS and outlets including banquet and catering.
• Daily income audit, cash controls, and journal postings.
• F&B cost, PAR, yield analysis and inventory variance monitoring.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Coordinate with Sales & Catering to prevent revenue leakage and ensure timely billing.

Skills

Revenue integrity

Financial analysis

Audit & controls

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA track or hospitality focus (preferred)

Tools

Micros

Opera

QuickBooks

Sage

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 serves as a core financial operator and analytical partner supporting a full-service hospitality environment inclusive of Rooms, Restaurant, Bar, Catering, and Room Service operations.

This role is responsible for real-time revenue integrity across PMS/POS systems, F&B and Rooms profitability analytics (COGS, PAR, yield), daily income audit, cash controls, payroll, and inventory compliance. The position ensures 100% revenue capture, audit readiness, and margin optimization, directly impacting Gross Operating Profit (GOP).

This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping and is responsible for:

• Real-time revenue integrity across PMS/POS systems
• F&B and Rooms profitability analytics (COGS, PAR, yield)
• Daily income audit and cash controls in a high-volume environment
• Inventory oversight and compliance (liquor, food, and spoilage controls)

If you’re analytical, organized, and passionate about hospitality finance — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onsite presence required due to:

• Daily cash handling
• Inventory oversight
• Cross-functional coordination with operations

Hospitality setting (hotel + restaurant + event operations)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Revenue Integrity & Systems Reconciliation Perform daily PMS vs. POS reconciliation across all outlets (restaurant, bar, catering, room service) Audit and validate: Banquet event orders (BEOs) and catering billing House accounts and comp/discount activity Third-party integrations (OTA, TravelPass, etc.) Investigate and resolve: Chargebacks and disputed transactions Revenue discrepancies and unposted transactions Ensure complete capture of all revenue streams across Rooms and F&B
2. Income Audit & Daily Operations Execute daily income audit across all revenue centers Prepare and post daily income journals Monitor deviations from expected revenue trends Produce daily flash reports for leadership decision-making Perform cashier audits and validate cash handling procedures
3. F&B Analytics, COGS & Yield Be prepared to perform menu-level and recipe costing analysis Monitor and analyze: Food & beverage cost percentages Waste, spoilage, and variance trends Support pricing and yield strategies using: PAR (Per Available Room) metrics Contribution margin analysis by outlet Partner with operations (Chef, F&B Director, Catering) to: Improve profitability Identify cost inefficiencies
4. Inventory Control & Compliance Conduct and support: Physical inventory counts (food, beverage, liquor) Bottle-for-bottle liquor controls Spot audits and variance analysis Identify and report: Obsolete inventory and shrinkage Potential fraud or control weaknesses Ensure compliance with: Sales tax regulations Liquor laws and reporting requirements
5. Cash & Reconciliations Prepare and reconcile: Daily cash deposits Credit card settlements Bank reconciliations (daily/monthly) Ensure timely and accurate close processes Monitor cash flow trends tied to receivables and operations
6. Accounts Receivable & Catering Manage: Catering deposits and event billing cycles Corporate accounts and receivables aging Coordinate directly with Sales & Catering teams to: Prevent billing delays Eliminate revenue leakage Maintain continuous communication to support operational continuity
7. Accounts Payable, Payroll and Other Disbursements (NYC Complex’s Commission Reconciliation) Daily Responsibilities Be familiar with EPRO, ADP, Yardi General Ledger to process and code vendor invoices across all properties (hotel, F&B outlets, catering, and corporate entities) By opening new mails that arrive (electronically or otherwise), ensure invoices are: Properly approved, and processed per delegation of authority Matched to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation (3-way match where applicable) Audit, monitor, and manage invoice intake channels (email, POS integrations, vendor portals - EDI) Maintain accurate invoice aging and tracking logs Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies Review and reconcile daily receiving reports (Laundry, food, beverage, operating supplies) against invoices Flag and elevate: Pricing discrepancies Duplicate invoices Unapproved purchases Coordinate with department heads (Chef, F&B Director, Engineering, Rooms) for invoice validation Ensure proper expense coding by department and property (Rooms, F&B, Catering, A&G, POM, Utilities) Maintain compliance with cut-off procedures for daily financial reporting Working knowledge to reconcile associate’s timesheet, audit and complete payroll cycle. Reconcile payroll deductions and follow up with compliance reporting -weekly, monthly and annually Perform bank and credit card reconciliations. Weekly Responsibilities Follow up with the corporate office (Shared Services) on preparation and processing of weekly check runs / electronic payments (ACH, wire, virtual cards) across all entities Prioritize payments based on: Vendor terms Operational criticality (e.g., Movies, Garage, F&B reimbursements, TA and Group Commissions, food vendors, utilities, linen services) Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies Review open A/P aging report and identify: Past-due balances Unapplied credits Coordinate with operations to resolve invoice disputes and receiving issues Ensure timely payment of: Perishable goods vendors (F&B) Contractual services (security, maintenance, IT systems) Monitor cash requirements and provide weekly A/P cash forecast to CFO/DOF Assist in maintaining approved vendor list and onboarding documentation (W-9, insurance, contracts) Perform random audits of invoices to ensure adherence to internal controls Monthly Responsibilities Perform month-end A/P close procedures for all properties: Accrue expenses for goods/services received but not invoiced (GRNI) Ensure all invoices are recorded in the correct accounting period Reconcile: A/P subledger to general ledger Vendor balances and aging schedules Review and analyze: Expense trends by department (Rooms, F&B, Catering, etc.) Significant variances vs. budget/prior periods Ensure timely processing and payment of: Sales & use taxes (if applicable to purchases) Recurring expenses (rent, management fees, licenses, subscriptions) Support month-end financial reporting by providing: A/P aging Accrual schedules Vendor analysis Maintain proper documentation for audit trail and compliance Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for: Cost savings Consolidation Renegotiation of terms Quarterly Responsibilities Assist in quarterly financial close and reporting requirements Review and validate 1099 vendor classifications and payments Perform detailed review of: Large vendor accounts Contractual obligations and payment terms Support internal and external audits by preparing: A/P schedules Invoice samples Payment support documentation Evaluate and test internal controls over A/P processes Coordinate with DOF\ADOF on cash flow planning and working capital management Review vendor contracts for compliance with negotiated terms Annual Responsibilities Follow up on the preparation of 1099 forms for all applicable vendors Support year-end audit by providing: Full A/P ledger Accrual documentation Vendor confirmations Assist in annual budgeting, internal and external audit request, and processes by providing historical expense data and trends – Pulling supporting documents when needed. Review and update: Vendor master file (remove inactive vendors, update compliance documents) Payment terms and contract renewals Participate in year-end close procedures, ensuring all liabilities are accurately recorded Evaluate A/P processes and recommend: Automation improvements (invoice scanning, OCR, system integrations) Workflow efficiencies across multiple properties Ensure compliance with: Corporate policies Tax regulations Audit requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required). CPA track or hospitality focus (preferred)

Experience:

2–4 years of specific accounting experience with general ledger and chart of account experiences. Exposure to hospitality, restaurant, or multi-unit operations strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

Advanced Excel POS/PMS systems (Micros, Opera preferred) Accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage)

Core Competencies:

Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments Strong communication with both finance and operations teams Ability to multi-task across daily operations and month-end responsibilities Exhibits a “can-do” attitude which includes willingness to proactively assume additional responsibilities for new project(s) and duties that contribute to growth at the individual (role) level, departmental, level and company level

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Hourly Compensation Range: $31.50 - $37.50 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.

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.

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.