Hotel Staff Accountant Task Force - Opera

This opportunity is with a leading hospitality company specializing in hotel operations and financial management. The company is known for providing comprehensive support to its hotels by ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient accounting practices. This position is designed for a dynamic professional who enjoys travel and engaging directly with various hotel locations to oversee financial tasks and ensure operational success. The company offers a unique Travel Taskforce role where you will live and work on-site at different hotels, enhancing your experience and exposure to the hospitality industry in diverse settings.

The role of Hotel Staff Accountant is a specialized accounting position that demands proficiency in hotel-related financial operations and software systems, particularly Opera. The accountant will be responsible for meticulous bookkeeping that covers all financial transactions including income, expenses, accounts payable and receivable, amortization, depreciation, and accruals. Working closely with both local and overseas teams, the staff accountant will play a critical role in preparing and managing invoices, payments, and tax declarations related to lodging. This live-in, on-travel position requires the accountant to spend a minimum of four weeks at each hotel site, ensuring close oversight of financial processes, from daily bookkeeping to month-end closings.

The hourly pay rate is set at $34.00, reflecting the specialized nature of this role within the hospitality finance sector. The company generously covers all travel and lodging expenses, making it an attractive role for those who enjoy mobility combined with career building in hotel finance. Responsibilities include issuing and following up on invoices, managing vendor payments, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and assisting with HR and other official business functions as required. This extensive role necessitates a candidate with at least two years of hotel accounting experience and proficiency in Opera software to efficiently handle the unique demands of hotel financial management.

With 100% travel required, the company seeks candidates who are flexible and willing to live and work on-site for periods that may extend to 8-12 weeks, making this an ideal chance to immerse oneself in the day-to-day financial operations of hotels across different locations. This experience can significantly broaden the candidate’s expertise in hotel accounting, offering deep insights into the financial management of the hospitality industry. As part of a taskforce, you will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth financial operations of guest accommodations, supporting the overall business goal of excellence in guest service through sound financial oversight. This role is not only a job but a dynamic career path that merges accounting expertise with travel and on-site operational experience in the vibrant hospitality sector.