Job Description
Staff Accountant - Residential Looking for an exciting opportunity to join a world-class team and work in one of Boston's most luxurious hotels? Look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Boston! We are seeking individuals who are passionate about hospitality and possess a keen attention to detail to join our team as a Staff Accountant - Residential. The Staff Accountant - Residential is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations of residential and primary entities. The position is also responsible for supporting the residential operations team with various administrative duties and operational controls. People Functions Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office. Assist Assistant Director of Finance & residential operations team with maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard the assets and resources of the hotel. Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed Assist in any Owners, Residential, Regional, and Internal inquiries. Product Functions: Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance and residential operations Manuals. Good understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals. Assist the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Residences in preparation of all budgets and forecasts. Perform and analyze all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature. Safeguard the cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued Banks, including general cashier, and reporting any discrepancies to the Assistant DOF. Prepare required backup or work papers in order to provide analysis and control over balance sheet and P&L accounts and to serve the purpose of internal and external audits. Assist the Residences staff with issues such as HOA and folio charges, purchasing, and owner inquiries. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance. Control of capex expenditure and FF&E reserve for the residential and primary entities. Profit Functions: Ensure that income is properly recorded and an accurate and timely Daily Business Report is generated. This includes all A La Carte revenues. Have the ability to direct the efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the payroll, general ledger, accounts payable and general cashiering. Review daily/weekly labor report and explain the major variances to established labor standards. Qualifications: College degree preferably specializing in accounting and/or hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required. One (1) to five (5) years of experience in the related position with Four Seasons or other similar organization. Proven leadership skills in a hotel/resort environment Highest level of integrity and transparency Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams, to negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders and to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen. Experience in Sun, Blackline and Opera Systems knowledge is preferred. Have experience working with and creating Excel spreadsheets. Who We Look For: We look for employees who share the Golden Rule; people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for individuals who share a passion for excellence and who infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do. At the Four Seasons, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where our employees are valued and appreciated for their hard work and dedication. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the hospitality industry, providing our guests with exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in hospitality, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our guests, we'd love to hear from you. Visa Requirements Visa sponsorship is not available. Must already be legally permitted to wor