Hotel Staff Accountant - Lightspeed

This employment opportunity is with a reputable hotel chain recognized for delivering exceptional hospitality services worldwide. The company has established itself as a leader in the hotel industry by consistently providing guests with comfortable accommodations, premium amenities, and top-notch customer service. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction, the hotel continuously seeks dedicated professionals to join its dynamic team and contribute to its ongoing success. The role offered is for a Hotel Staff Accountant position, which plays a crucial part in the financial operations of the hotel. This position is vital for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments and collections, and supporting efficient accounting processes within the hotel setting.

This Hotel Staff Accountant role requires a candidate who is comfortable with extensive travel, as it involves being part of a Travel Taskforce that requires living and working on-site at various hotel properties for four-week assignments. The hourly pay rate for this position is $35.00, a competitive salary reflecting the demanding nature of the role which combines accounting expertise with the flexibility and adaptability needed for travel assignments. All travel and lodging expenses will be covered by the employer, eliminating out-of-pocket costs for the employee while on assignment.

The primary responsibilities for this position include handling all daily bookkeeping tasks related to hotel income and expenses, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), accruals, amortization, and depreciation. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in using Opera, a specialized hotel financial software, to streamline financial transactions and maintain accurate records. Along with issuing invoices, tracking payments, and processing vendor invoices, the accountant must also ensure that checks to vendors are issued promptly and incoming checks are deposited without delay.

Critical month-end duties include reconciling all accounts such as bank statements, petty cash, AP, and AR, as well as preparing financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss reports. The hotel staff accountant is also responsible for filing and organizing financial documents, managing lodging tax declarations and payments, preparing weekly cash flow forecasts, and enabling seamless communication with local and overseas team members. This role demands a high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

In addition to accounting tasks, this position may involve assisting with HR functions or other official business duties as delegated by the financial or hotel management. Given the requirement to travel 100% of the time and live onsite for the duration of assignments, candidates must be adaptable, resilient, and prepared to handle the unique challenges of working within various hotel environments. A degree in finance or accounting and at least two years of experience working as a hotel staff accountant using Opera software are essential prerequisites.

This comprehensive role offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse experiences across multiple hotel locations while advancing one’s career in hotel accounting. If you enjoy a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same and you want to contribute to the efficient financial management of a leading hotel brand, this position is an excellent fit. Candidates who thrive under a travel-intensive schedule and possess strong accounting skills are encouraged to apply.