Staff Accountant - Corporate Office

Ascent Hospitality; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality seeks a Corporate Office Staff Accountant to prepare monthly reporting for managed properties and ensure GAAP-compliant financial processes.

The role oversees efficient accounting information processing in line with company standards, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, audits, and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ general accounting experience in hospitality preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll accruals, revenue, depreciation, reconciliations and other entries as required.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Record, classify and summarize financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions.
• File and reconcile monthly sales and use tax.

Skills

Detail oriented

Written & interpersonal skills

Financial statement analysis

Tax and GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel

General Ledger software

M3

Job description

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.

Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join our team as Corporate Office Staff Accountant !

The Corporate Office Staff Accountant position is responsible for the preparation of monthly reporting of the managed properties. They are responsible for overseeing the efficient processing of accounting related information according to Ascent Hospitality Management standards as well as ensuring compliance with state, federal and local principles.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary!
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
• 401k with employer MATCH!
• Paid PTO!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, health benefit cost analysis, accruals and prepaid expenses
• Prepare journal entries for payroll accruals, revenue, depreciation, reconciliation and other entries as required
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Record, classify and summarize financial transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare necessary and accurate documentation for internal and external audits
• Bank account and other account reconciliations
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions
• Work with internal staff on accounting related issues
• File & reconcile monthly sales & use tax
• Process Payment Checks and Facilitates monthly bank reconciliation. Daily Sales - maintains accurate daily revenue figures and verify ledger balances. Process A/P invoices, file documents, statements, letters etc. and prepare responses.
• Ensure Continual open communication with the Controller, ensuring all areas of the department are maintained.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Detail oriented and self-starter with strong written and interpersonal skills
• Competency in MS Office- Outlook, Advanced Excel, Word and PC based General Ledger software packages
• Knowledge using M3 a plus
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and research financial information pertaining to P&L statements and Balance Sheets. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and processes and advanced mathematical skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use arms, vision, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk and hear.
• May be required to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance form an accredited institution
• Minimum (3) three years’ general accounting experience in hospitality industry preferred
• Strong financial and analytical acumen
• Strong verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement relative to problem solving matters and General Ledger reconciliation skills
• Experience with month end and year end closing process
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information

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