Staff Accountant - Corporate Shared Services

Overview:

As part of the Shared Services Center this role will monitor and review property accounting activities including account reconciliations, accruals, and month end journals.  We are targeting an early-career professional looking to learn and grow their skill set! This associate will be responsible for 4-6 properties’ account reconciliations and month end close activities. The successful Corporate Staff Accountant will exhibit excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.  This position requires working hand in hand with the on-site team, property finance teams and the Business Process Outsourcing team, CapGemini, making strives to foster growth and positive development amongst all.  

Location: On-site - Omni Corporate Office - Dallas, TX. 

Responsibilities:

• Regularly liaise with their supervisor(s) to provide updates on progress, key milestones, and any potential challenges, fostering transparency and accountability.

• Complete all general ledger reconciliations by provided deadlines.

• Complete the treasury/bank, credit card and tax reconciliations properly and timely.

• Work closely with properties to review account reconciliations and reconciling items.

• Assist with month end close responsibilities.

• Prepare and review journal entries for properties.

• Ensure a timely month-end close.

• Compile, analyze, interpret, and present financial information.

• Participate in monthly meetings with properties to assist with the review and explanation of correction items and solutions.

• Coordinate and resolve accounting issues with corporate departments and hotels.

• Ensure financials are recorded in accordance with USALI and GAAP.

• Assist with special projects as required.

• Operational review to determine proper documentation and procedures on sales and inventory controls. Establish course correction.

• Develop best practice implementation and solutions for retail stores, properties and company.

• Assist with identifying and selecting property Directors of Retail

• Conduct routine quarterly visits to retail stores based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Hospitality Management preferred

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified

• Candidate must be a deadline focused, organized, detail oriented, self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced

• Excellent analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall PC proficiency are a must

• Ability to work cohesively with others and execute sound judgement are a must

• Strong presentation skills. Able to clearly and concisely articulate a position and willing to compromise opinion for the benefit of consensus or concise direction.

• Demonstrate understanding of selling key performance indicators and how to drive improvement in sales results.

• High level of energy, personal accountability; passion for excellence which drives financial results.

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.