Staff Accountant

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Sonesta International Hotels Full time
Job Description Summary

The staff accountant will be responsible for monitoring general accounting practices and implementing internal accounting controls. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting and audit preparation.

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

  • Operational/Functional
    • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
    • Ensures timely billing of group functions and
    • Ensure the accurate and timely processing of transactions.
    • Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Supports budget and forecasting activities.
    • Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
    • Responds to inquiries from the DOF and ADOF and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, and special reporting requests.
  • Strategy and Planning
    • Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
    • Support DOF with special projects and workflow process improvements.
    • All other duties as delegated by the DOF and/or ADOF
  • Leading with Passion
    • Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners
    • Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments
    • Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company as a whole
    • Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect
    • Inspire our team to embrace and demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards
Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Two years prior experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
  • Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting.
  • Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
  • Applies payments to appropriate accounts and ensures regular follow-ups on outstanding balances.
  • Preview payable invoices and statements to ensure proper coding and approvals.
  • Respond to guest and chargeback inquiries
  • Assist with payroll duties
Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

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.
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