Senior Staff Accountant

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for advanced accounting functions including full-cycle accounting, payroll processing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and supervision of accounting operations. This role supports management with financial analysis, process oversight, and internal control compliance.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Pay rate: $80,000-95,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Exclusive worldwide Hilton employee travel discount program
• ... and more

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a technical resource, backup, and mentor to Staff Accountants and other accounting team members; provide training, guidance, and process oversight to support their development
• Review and process payroll, payroll tax filings, and related reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
• Prepare and file sales, use, and transient occupancy tax returns; reconcile related liability accounts and ensure timely remittance to state and local taxing authorities
• Prepare, review, and analyze complex journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Manage daily cash positioning, deposit verification, and credit card settlement reconciliation; support short-term cash flow forecasting
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking; oversee FF&E reserve accounting and related reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting packages for management and ownership review
• Perform intercompany accounting across entities, including intercompany billings, allocations, eliminations, and reconciliations in support of multi-entity consolidations
• Manage year-end vendor tax reporting, including W-9 collection, 1099-NEC/MISC preparation, and filing with the IRS and applicable states
• Monitor compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, including documenting and testing key internal controls over financial reporting and recommending remediation where deficiencies are identified
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, including review of vendor setup, invoice coding, AR aging, collections follow-up, and approval of disbursements within authority limits
• Support the training, mentoring, and development of junior accounting staff by providing guidance, technical support, and process oversight
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operational departments to resolve accounting issues, improve financial processes, and support business objectives
• Lead or participate in accounting and operational process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, automation, and internal controls
• Support and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, including audit preparation, financial analysis, and reporting deadlines
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and cleanup to support financial reporting and analytics; participate in accounting system implementations, upgrades, and data migrations
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and data visualizations to communicate performance metrics to operational and executive stakeholders
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling, including cost-benefit analysis, KPI tracking, ROI evaluation, and scenario analysis to support management decision-making
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience required; hospitality or hotel accounting experience is a plus
• Experience supporting external audits, compliance requirements, and corporate reporting standards within a multi-entity or hospitality environment preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced expertise in accounting software and ERP systems; prior experience with M3 and hospitality industry accounting platforms strongly preferred
• Highly advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, financial modeling, data analytics, and reporting automation; strong command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Extensive experience working with and integrating hotel systems, including PMS, POS, and related financial interfaces
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, accruals, month-end/year-end close processes, and audit support
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to review and validate complex financial transactions and reports
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and operational information
• Self-directed and solution-oriented professional with the ability to work independently, drive process improvements, and contribute to strategic financial operations

• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Prefer coding knowledge in Python, VBA, PowerQuery, DAX
• Ability to use Power BI or experience with similar BI tools

Schedule

Work schedules are based on the operational needs of the business. Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required for this position.

Physical, Mental and Environmental & Technical Demands

Fast-paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, and twist in the work area. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 100lbs. often for extended periods. Must be able to maneuver around property. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and copier. Must have manual dexterity to operate all office equipment.

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as part of the orientation process.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This position is classified as exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act).