Staff Accountant, Residential HUB

Four Seasons; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global luxury hotel management company is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage financial reporting, accounts payable, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of finance experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 and the opportunity to work in a remote capacity.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience with a Finance Department.
• Previous experience in the Hospitality and/or Residential sectors is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Assist with maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation of all budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Excel proficiency

Education

College education or equivalent experience

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 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.

About the Location

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 120 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing.

This is a remote position based in the United States

The Residential Hub is designed to offer operational flexibility to our Standalone portfolio. A team of off-property subject-matter experts will support multiple properties promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.

The role of the Staff Accountant is responsible for executing key accounting tasks, including accounts payable, payroll processing, income audit, general ledger maintenance, and month-end reporting, in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and governing financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing: Good understanding of the Month-End Process, including preparation of financial statements, accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Assist the Residential Hub Director of Finance with maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the Residential Hub Director of Finance in the preparation of all budgets and forecasts.
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Income Audit: Direct and supervise the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of payroll, accounts payable, income audit.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Maintain proper billing and collection of assessments.
• Departmental Support & Communication: Maintain harmonious and professional relationships with all departments and Home Office.

Requirements

• Key Competencies:
  • Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings
  • Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities
• Technical Skills and Knowledge:
  • Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures.
  • Proficient, at an advanced level, to operate computer equipment and relevant computer programs, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• What You Bring:
  • 2 to 5 years’ experience with a Finance Department
  • Previous experience in the Hospitality and/or Residential sectors is considered an asset
  • College education or equivalent experience

Annual Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 USD

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.