About this role
Senior Staff Accountant
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Region: Luxury & Lifestyle
Job Description
Reporting to the Regional Director Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following
- Deliver professional, friendly, and engaging service while supporting the Finance team and hotel operations.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries and assist with the monthly financial close process.
- Ensure control systems are monitored and audited on a regular basis, as documented by NCA Standard Operating Procedures, to measure compliance with internal controls
- Execute daily accounting activities to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
- Prepare monthly tax return for the property.
- Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and other management reports to support business decisions.
- Analyze financial results and assist with forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance reporting.
- Maintain accounting records, contracts, leases, and other financial documentation.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
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Previous experience in Hotel Accounting is preferred
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3+ years progressive work related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or capital projects management and reporting, financial and/or business analysis, accounting, merger/acquisition analysis, or a related area
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Demonstrated experience with accounting system or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis and presentation
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Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications required
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Excellent communication and organizational skills
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Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
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Highly responsible & reliable
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Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
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Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
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Additional Information
Your team and working environment:
- A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One