Senior Accountant

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Full Time Management Charleston, SC, US

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

The Dewberry Charleston

Department: Finance & Accounting
Proposed Reporting Relationship: Director of Finance, working closely with the Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant supports The Dewberry’s financial operations through accurate accounting, timely reporting, and consistent financial controls. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Controller, this position owns assigned accounting functions and supports month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and financial analysis.

This hands‑on role requires hospitality accounting experience, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with department leaders. The position also provides cross‑training and designated coverage to support continuity within the accounting department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger transactions.
• Complete assigned month‑end and year‑end closing activities within established deadlines.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Support preparation and review of monthly financial statements and departmental reports.
• Analyze budget and forecast variances and provide clear explanations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records and audit schedules.

HOTEL REVENUE AND OPERATING RECONCILIATIONS

• Reconcile Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Retail, and other operating revenue to the general ledger.
• Review daily revenue reports, payment settlements, refunds, and adjustments.
• Investigate discrepancies among property management, point‑of‑sale, payment processing, and accounting systems.
• Reconcile assigned guest ledger, group and banquet deposit, accounts receivable, and clearing accounts.
• Support gratuity and service charge reconciliations and inventory and cost‑of‑sales analysis.
• Work with department leaders to resolve coding issues and improve financial accuracy.

CASH MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING

• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve outstanding differences.
• Support cash reporting and cash flow projections.
• Assist with designated accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions.
• Review expense coding, purchasing card transactions, and supporting documentation.
• Support vendor statement reconciliations, payment preparation, and collection follow‑up.
• Prepare supporting schedules for applicable tax filings and coordinate with external advisors as directed.

CONTROLS AND DEPARTMENT CONTINUITY

• Follow established approval procedures, financial controls, and segregation of duties.
• Identify accounting errors, control gaps, and opportunities to improve processes.
• Document accounting procedures and maintain reconciliation and closing checklists.
• Cross‑train in designated Controller responsibilities and provide coverage during absences, within established approval authority.
• Provide guidance to accounting teammates on assigned processes.
• Support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.
• Protect confidential employee, guest, vendor, and financial information.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• 7+ Years Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least four years of progressive accounting experience, including hotel accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with month‑end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial…