Senior Staff Accountant - Lead GL & Reconciliations

Overview:

As part of the Shared Services Center this role will monitor and review property accounting activities including account reconciliations, accruals, and month end journals. This associate will be responsible for 4-6 properties’ account reconciliations and month end close activities in addition to overseeing and managing 3 direct reports. The successful Senior Staff Accountant will exhibit excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.

This position requires working hand in hand with the on-site team and the Business Process Outsourcing team, Cap Gemini, making strives to foster growth and positive development with both teams.

Responsibilities:

• Tasked with overseeing a team of three individuals.

• Conduct comprehensive training sessions for new hires, ensuring seamless onboarding and integration into the team.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to current on-site and Cap Gemini team members through targeted coaching and mentorship initiatives.

• Champion the Business Process Outsourcing team, Cap Gemini, finding ways to integrate them with the overall GL team.

• Collaborate closely with the property finance teams to ensure that the GL team is delivering value. Additionally, communicate the accomplishments of the GL team, including Capgemini’s accomplishments to the property team

• Assess training needs within the team to address identified gaps, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development for both on-site and Cap Gemini team.

• Regularly liaise with the director to provide updates on team progress, key milestones, and any potential challenges, fostering transparency and accountability.

• Collaborate with the director to establish performance metrics and benchmarks for the team, regularly monitoring progress and providing insights.

• Complete all general ledger reconciliations, focusing on balance sheet.

• Complete the treasury/bank, credit card and tax reconciliations properly and timely.

• Work closely with properties to review account reconciliations and reconciling items.

• Assist with month end close responsibilities.

• Prepare and review journal entries for properties.

• Ensure a timely month-end close.

• Compile, analyze, interpret, and present financial information.

• Participate in monthly meetings with properties to assist with the review and explanation of variances between financial performance and budget/forecast/prior year.

• Coordinate and resolve accounting issues with Corporate departments and hotels.

• Ensure financials are recorded in accordance with USALI and GAAP.

• Work closely with management to identify process improvement needs and take a leadership role in implementing recommendations.

• Assist with special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Hospitality Management preferred

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified

• Candidate must be a deadline focused, organized, detail oriented, self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced

• Excellent analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall PC proficiency are a must

• Ability to work cohesively with others and execute sound judgement are a must