Staff Accountant at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Job Description:

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

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.

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 and Various Employee Perks and Discounts.

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.