Senior Hotel Accountant - Virtual Company
Weehawken, NJ
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Hotel Accountant
Location: Weehawken, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site, 5 days a week)
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
Must have experience working with a hotel
Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the hotel, including month-end and year-end closing processes, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance and other departments to ensure accuracy, streamline accounting processes, and provide timely financial insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry, with a strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Finance with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare journal entries and accruals for the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Reconcile credit card receipts, bank accounts, and cash balances.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Streamline and improve accounting processes and controls, particularly around purchasing management and related functions.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Provide support for audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
- Collaborate with other hotel departments to provide financial insights and support operational needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, hotel is experience is required
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger processes.
- Experience with month-end and year-end closing, financial statement preparation, and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with hotel management systems a requirement).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Employee discounts on hotel stays and services.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
