Staff Accountant- Accounts Payable

Rosewood Calistoga; Calistoga (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost healthcare plan options

401(k) retirement savings program

15 days of paid time off

14 weeks of maternity/paternity leave

12 complimentary room nights annually

Complimentary employee meals and free/

Job summary

Rosewood Calistoga is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the preopening accounting activities across accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger. You will provide hands-on support for cash controls, income audit readiness, and system implementation during the hotel opening.

The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to learn new systems across finance platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles and AP processes.
• Proven ability to perform reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and accurate in work output.
• Able to learn and operate across accounting, purchasing and operational platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with ability to analyze complex data.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-opening accounting activities and system implementations.
• Assist with vendor setup, approvals, and finance controls.
• Review, process and reconcile invoices with proper coding and approvals.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and operations to support month-end processes.
• Prepare reconciliations, journals, accruals and financial schedules.

Skills

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Financial controls

Analytical thinking

Detail‑oriented

System literacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

As part of the Finance Division, which focuses on delivering strategic financial leadership and operational excellence, this role contributes to the hotel’s profitability, compliance, and long‑term growth. You will report directly to the Assistant Director of Finance, collaborating closely with divisional heads, corporate stakeholders, and ownership representatives to ensure financial integrity and performance.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant supports the establishment and operation of accurate, timely and well‑controlled accounting processes for the hotel and estate. During the preopening period, this position functions as an Accounting Generalist, providing hands‑on support across accounts payable, purchasing, general ledger, cash controls, income audit readiness, system implementation, master‑data setup, reconciliations, administrative activities and other finance workstreams required for a successful opening.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Support pre‑opening accounting activities, financial system implementation, and operational readiness initiatives across the resort and estate.
• Assist with the setup and validation of vendors, approval workflows, accounting structures, and finance controls.
• Review, process, and reconcile invoices while ensuring accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Partner closely with Purchasing and operational teams to support invoice validation, vendor management, and month‑end processes.
• Prepare reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial schedules that support accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor accounts payable activity, investigate discrepancies, and maintain organized, audit‑ready records.
• Support internal control compliance and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and efficiency.
• Provide cross‑functional support as a backup for General Cashier and Income Auditor responsibilities when required.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You have a strong foundation in accounting principles, accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• You are highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and take pride in producing accurate and well‑organized work.
• You quickly learn new systems and are comfortable working across accounting, purchasing, and operational platforms.
• You demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and can confidently analyze and manage complex financial data.
• You have the confidence and judgment to question unusual transactions, incomplete documentation, or control exceptions.
• You thrive in fast‑paced environments, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• You communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and business partners.
• You lead with integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and a commitment to excellence.

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. Our offerings include:

• Zero‑cost healthcare plan options
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• 15 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• 14 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave for eligible associates
• 12 complimentary room nights annually plus 50% off food and beverage experiences
• Complimentary employee meals and free onsite parking.

In addition, we provide ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to global career pathways across Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, helping you build a rewarding and meaningful career.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations.

We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long‑lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay for this position is $36.00/hr. This is the pay that the company expects to pay for this position. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on several factors, such as experience, type of experience, location, and education.