Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of the Staff Accountant includes include balancing, processing, and posting of daily revenues as needed, maintaining and posting journal entries, backing up accounts payable functions, and assisting with the period-end procedures. This position requires the candidate to analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is readily available and accurate.

Additional functions include balancing and reconciling tax accounts for our portfolio of centralized hotels, completing tax filings, including on-line payments and checks, ensuring all proper documentation is received from the hotels for tax exemptions, and working with the Controllers on all tax related matters.

The Staff Accountant will monitor and coordinate the timely implementation and maintenance of information flow from/to the hotels. Ensure smooth operations by training and resolving issues in the accounting processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Ensure excellent customer service to the properties and corporate offices
2. Weekly balancing and reconciling of cash, all ledger accounts & tax accounts
3. Completing and filing of tax returns in a timely manner
4. Ensuring proper support for all tax exemptions
5. Working with the property teams to ensure compliance for all Federal and State policies related to taxes
6. Working with the property teams to ensure compliance with all Crestline SOP’s related to accounting, finance and taxes
7. Working with the auditors, the properties, and centralized team on any external audits
8. Posting of journal entries as directed by the Controller
9. Balancing, processing, and posting of daily revenues as needed for centralized hotels
10. Complete balance sheet reconciliations as directed by Controller
11. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
12. Perform other job related duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education & Experience:

High school diploma and three (3) years of related hotel accounting experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and abilities. Experience working with both branded and independent hotels and resorts is preferable.