The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the oversight of accounting processes at the hotel. Responsibilities include reviewing the daily income journal postings, preparing entries for monthly bank transactions including wire transfers, reconciling the A/R trial balance to the General Ledger, conducting aged trial balance reviews, communicating with customers regarding collection issues and assisting with various special projects as assigned. This person will report to the Director of Finance but will work closely with all members of the finance team and will be required to maintain close working relationships across all departments within the greater organization.

This position is a hybrid position, with scheduled days working in and out of the office. This will be agreed upon with the Director of Finance.

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day operations and assignments of accounting staff, plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work.
• Advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identifying options and resolving issues. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Assist in managing revenues received and dispersed including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll, audit, General Ledger reporting, and cash handling functions for the hotel. Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by company policy and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and as effected by local conditions.
• Prepare financial analyses of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals.
• Preparation of all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and reporting.
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; maintain documents for audits of hotel accounts; ensure compliance with government regulations, federal, state and local laws, to include EEOC, Wage and Hour, union contracts, etc. Independently comply with record retention requirements.
• Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Work with other management personnel to establish and implement hotel service standards to achieve maximum profitability and efficiency.
• Assists with the distribution of forecast information as an up to date management tool for operating departments
• Assists with the review of operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate (or at least be aware) of obsolete slow moving items
• Interact with outside contacts, guests – to provide service, send bills and collect payment
• Vendors – to pay bills or discuss pricing or billing issues; to ensure proof of insurance Hotel legal counsel – to obtain legal advice as needed Insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks – to collaborate on ongoing financial issues for the hotel regulatory agencies – regarding compliance matters, other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups) 

Secondary Job Functions:

• May process payroll or verify payroll dollars and reports in a decentralized environment.
• May authorize purchase requests as needed.
• May assist with other duties as assigned including assisting staff with their job functions.

• High school graduate.
• Fluency in job related English, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Provide legible communication and directions.
• Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
• Experience with computers, calculators or word processors.
• Ability to input and access information into the computer.
• Maintain concentration and think clearly.
• Focus on details and resolve numerical problems.
• Prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Maintain confidentiality of pertinent hotel data.
• Promote positive relations with hotel staff.
• Provide clear and pleasant telephone communication.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.
• Prior training in guest relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree, Accounting major preferred
• Three-year accounting experience preferred.
• Certification of previous training in computers

Benefits: 

• As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
  • An employee assistance program.
  • Paid time off/sick time
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.

  Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality.

Wage Information: 

• The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.00 per hour. Actual pay will commensurate with experience.