Staff Accountant at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Newton, Massachusetts

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 limited service, extended stay and select full-service hotels.

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 Senior Staff Accountants


• Assists the Senior Staff Accountants with the development of quarter-end, month-end, and year-end financial statements


• Assists Accounting Supervisor, Assistant Controller and Senior Staff Accountant 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

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  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
  
  
  
  


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  Behavioral (Do the Right Thing)
  
  
  • Treat each other with respect
  
  
  • Commit to the team
  
  
  • Be authentic and real
  
  
  • Communicate openly, honestly, and clearly
  
  
  
  


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  Behavioral (Go Beyond)
  
  
  • Exceed expectations
  
  
  • Hold yourself and others accountable
  
  
  • Continuously improve
  
  
  • Dig deeper and find ways to succeed
  
  
  
  

Additional Job Description

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• 2+ years’ experience in general accounting and financial record keeping (hospitality industry preferred)


• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent preferred


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to effectively organize, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data


• Opera Property Management System Experience a plus


• Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with hotel accounting staff, outside vendors, and internal customers


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo


• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast pace setting


• Demonstrate ability to use technology to improve processes and efficiencies


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work


• Strong analytical skills and ability to accurately process numerical data


• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required


• Excellent written communication skills


• Excellent organization skills and must thrive in a teamwork setting


• Passionate and enthusiastic

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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