at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting activities, processing general ledger journal entries, and preparing balance sheet and income statement accounts for a portfolio of a full-service hotel.
Job Description
- Performs daily review of revenue reconciliation between Opera (PMS) trial balance and the amounts in the financial systems software, and approves respective revenue journal entry in GL
- Prepares and posts journal entries throughout the month as well as during month-end close, including accruals and adjustments
- Prepares balance sheet reconciliation workpapers for review by the Director of Finance.
- Assists the Director of Finance with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements
- Assists the Director of Finance with financial audits and preparing appropriate audit work papers
- Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
- Performs special projects as needed
Key Competencies Required
- Technical:
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting
- Demonstrate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with ability to research and recommend appropriate actions
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and producing financial status reports
- Understanding of USALI standards would be a plus
- Behavioral (Do the Right Thing)
- Treat each other with respect
- Commit to the team
- Be authentic and real
- Communicate openly, honestly, and clearly
- Behavioral (Go Beyond)
- Exceed expectations
- Hold yourself and others accountable
- Continuously improve
- Dig deeper and find ways to succeed
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
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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Pay Range
Go Beyond @SonestaHotels
WHO WE ARE
We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas - all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.
We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
