Staff Accountant (Finance)

Job Description Summary

Assist with financial statement preparation, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, accounts payable processing, income audit, cash reconciliations, payroll support and other related finance projects

Job Description

• Key Job Function
• • Responsible for all General Cashier functions, such as collecting, processing and reconciling deposits. Responsible for all cashier banks including issuing contracts, cancellation of contracts, auditing monthly and processing petty cash reconciliation. Training on deposit procedures and follow-up on variances.
• • Reconcile taxes daily and verify all tax-exempt backup is on file. (Ensure variances are investigated)
• • (AP) Epro specialist (train departments, track and follow-up with departments PO processing and handle accounting PO/invoices) vendor creation, vendor statement review and month-end standard invoices are paid or accrued.
• • Reconcile and approve travel agent commissions monthly. (TACS)
• • (Income Audit) RSER daily report review and comments and work with departments on missing information. Uploading all night audit reports
• • Maintain accounting records and compile reports. (storage record retention)
• • Assist in the monthly closing process by posting journal entries that are related to daily/monthly responsibilities.
• • Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• • Train and assist with coordination of accounting processes.
• • Reconcile balance sheet monthly as needed.
• • Accumulate, process and distribute information related to labor forecasting and scheduling
• • Support and assist the processing of biweekly payroll with the payroll partner, including balancing and reconciling all payroll figures, biweekly and monthly union reporting, reconcile and monitor payroll system for accurate time off balances.
• • Support and assist the A/R Specialist. Handle customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner, provide customers with accurate invoices and statements. Monitor guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and any other related ledgers to ensure proper internal control. Reconcile daily cash deposits and credit card transmissions. Monitor payment requirements on groups or functions and process deposits.
• Special projects assigned by management.

• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
  • You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs to exceed their expectations
  • You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
    • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
    • Use eye and ear contact and guest's name
    • Establish/anticipate needs
    • Solve and own all requests/complaints
    • Thank everyone
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
  • Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1-2 years' experience working in a similar (or translatable) environment
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
• Communication skills utilize a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Computer knowledge
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$24 - $27 p/h ; Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.