Staff Accountant (Accounting Manager)

Four Seasons Hotels Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Market-leading pay and benefits

Complimentary accommodation at other F

Complimentary employee meals

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Culinary, retail and wellness programs

Job summary

The Staff Accountant at Four Seasons Hotels Limited in New York will support the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. You will supervise payroll, accounts payable and cashiering, ensuring compliance with local and corporate policies.

You will drive accuracy in income recording, monthly close processes and timely financial reporting while developing the Finance team and safeguarding hotel assets.

Qualifications

• College degree and 2+ years of progressive accounting management experience, preferably in a hotel setting.
• Payroll experience and knowledge of labor laws are highly desirable.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise payroll, accounts payable, and cashiering under the direction of Finance leadership.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and resources.
• Coordinate monthly reconciliations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with inventory counts and department staff development.
• Ensure compliance with USALI and corporate accounting policies.

Skills

Payroll experience

Leadership

Excel

English fluency

Education

College degree

Tools

Sun Systems

Opera

BirchStreet

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:

A Manhattan landmark on Billionaires' Row. Experience five-star, New York hotel living in our modern-deco landmark designed by famed architect I.M. Pei. Located on “Billionaires’ Row” at the city’s most prestigious address between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue, you’re just steps from Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping. Come and unwind in our sun-filled suites (some of the largest in Manhattan), take in the unparalleled city and park views, and experience serenity and luxury high above Manhattan’s exhilarating whirlwind.

About the role

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.

Additionally, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supervising other areas within the Finance Department under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Responsible for supervising other areas within the Finance Department under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures .
• Support Assistant Director of Finance with maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard the hotel's assets and resources.
• Actively support other department managers with matters dealing with labor standards, payroll, and other issues that may arise.
• Assist and supervise the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering or other areas as directed by the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance .
• Assist with developing the Finance Department staff to aid the company's future growth.
• Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual.
• Intermediate understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure that income is properly recorded, and an accurate and timely Daily Revenue Report is generated.
• Ability to direct the efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the payroll, general ledger, accounts payable and general cashiering.
• Understand the current Edition of USALI.
• Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.
• Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
• Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of count, price, and valuation.
• Maintain harmonious and professional relationships with all departments and Home Office.
• Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.

What you bring

• College degree and 2 + years of progressive experience in Accounting Management, preferably in a hotel setting.
• Previous payroll experience and knowledge of labor laws, highly desirable.
• Previous leadership experience overseeing a team.
• Computer literacy and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and working knowledge of Sun, Opera, BirchStreet Systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.
• Fluency in English is required for this location and t his job requires applicants to have current work authorization in the in the United States.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary employee meals
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

Schedule & Hours

• This is a full-time position (on-site)

Compensation

• $90,000 - $95,000 Annually

Applicants will be responsible for obtaining or will currently hold proper work authorization for the country in which the position is located.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affinecive Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal