Staff Acct I

Dufry Careers; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost seeks a Staff Accountant I based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD to manage the accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close, payroll accrual entries, and reconciliations.

You will interact with multiple departments, prepare journal entries, and support internal/external audits while upholding GAAP and controls. This role offers growth within a hospitality finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• At least 5 years delivering accounting programs or equivalent.
• Experience with GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting cycle activities including month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll accruals and adjustments.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Maintain organized documentation and records.
• Assist in cost centers and financial statement schedules.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

SAP

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With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location:Integrated Services Center
Advertised Compensation:$58,300.00to $68,600.00

Purpose: The Staff Accountant I performs all aspects of the accounting cycle including month-end and year-end close, journal entries pertaining to payroll accruals, and account reconciliations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs account analysis and reconciliations; ensures timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding issues to support accurate financial reporting
• Prepares journal entries to support month-end and year-end close processes, including payroll accruals and related adjustments
• Communicates with a wide range of internal and external customers, including other departments, field locations, and management, to gather information and resolve discrepancies
• Identifies and recommend process improvements to create efficiencies and enhance accuracy within daily accounting tasks
• Performs analysis and processes payments for union benefits in accordance with applicable agreements and timelines
• Supports peers and management on non-routine and ad hoc projects, contributing analytical and technical expertise as needed
• Reviews and validates financial data to ensure integrity of reporting across assigned accounts and cost centers
• Assists in the preparation of financial statement schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests
• Maintains organized records and documentation in accordance with company policy and internal controls standards
• Monitors compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP, escalating issues or exceptions to management as appropriate

Reporting Relationship: The Staff Accountant I reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment :

• Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 5 years:
  • In a technical role: Requires 5 years of experience engaged in delivering accounting programs
• A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the 5-year requirement
• In the industry: Hospitality, F&B and/or retail experience preferred
• Specialized Training:
  • Training that leads to knowledge of GAAP principles and their practical application
• Solid Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
• Experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and SAP a plus
• Analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify root causes of variances, and develop solutions
• High level of accuracy in work product with strong quality control mindset
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Business acumenand also has themindsetrequired to understand the long‑term implications of accounting to advance the organization’s goals
• Demonstrated history ofunderstanding the needs of the business,stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
• Demonstrated history ofcreating and maintaining positive work environments
• Location: This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).