Staff Accountant

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative salary

Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, V

Vision and 401K with employer matching

Time off plans starting at day of hire

Complimentary hotel stays around the世界

Wellbeing and mental health programs

Diversity in the workplace

Complimentary employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in St. Louis seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Finance Department with accurate accounting operations and strong internal controls. You will help ensure timely financial reporting and compliance with local regulations and corporate guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2–3 years in a similar role, and fluency in English. You’ll work in a fast-paced hotel environment, collaborate across teams, and contribute to payroll, accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Fluency in reading, writing and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and schedules for management review.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate across departments to support financial operations and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Hotel industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

An urban oasis along the Mississippi. Embrace the pioneering spirit of St. Louis and come explore with us. Our resort-style hotel is set along the banks of the fabled Mississippi River in the heart of downtown’s entertainment district, just steps away from our most recognizable landmark: the shimmering Gateway Arch. Take in the epic views from a private poolside cabana on our Sky Terrace, from a table filled with sharable plates at Cinder House, or from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the comfort of your very own room.

About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. At Four Seasons, our company values are much more than a program or a policy; they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule, and as such Four Seasons strives to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world.

Sited near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, historic St. Louis continues to invite exploration. Find the luxurious Hotel, a haven of tranquility with epic views of the Gateway Arch, in the heart of downtown's entertainment district, just steps away from Horseshoe Casino, the pulse of St. Louis.

About the role

The Staff Accountant is an essential member of the Finance Department, contributing to the hotel's financial success through the effective administration of accounting processes and financial controls. This role helps ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and internal procedures while supporting the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will also support the hotel's day-to-day financial operations, including payroll administration, accounts payable processing, and general cashiering functions, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with local regulations and corporate guidelines. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Finance or the Director of Finance as needed to support business operations and departmental objectives. The team embodies all Four Seasons cultural values while maintaining established standards, with professionalism expected at all times. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and is overseen by the Director of Finance.

What you will do

• Accounting Operations: Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts
• Account Reconciliations: Perform bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules for management review
• Audit Support: Provide documentation and assistance for internal and external audits
• Financial Close Process: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders across the organization to support financial operations, reporting needs, and process improvements

What you bring

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a hotel or resort environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and spoken English is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role is required.

Schedule & Hours

• This is a full-time position

What we offer

• *Lucrative salary!
• *Excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!
• *Time off plans starting at day of hire!
• *An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!
• *Complimentary and discounted hotel staysaround the world!
• *Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!
• *Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!
• *Complimentary employee meals and beverages!

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons-visit us

https://www.fourseasons.com/stlouis/

https://www.fourseasons.com/careers/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts

https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs

https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs

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