Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Staff Accountant - Residential

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts$83K — $88K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in accounting, hotel/restaurant management, or equivalent experience required.
  • 1-5 years of experience in a similar position with Four Seasons or comparable organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills within a hotel/resort environment.
  • High integrity and transparency in professional conduct.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations for residential entities.
  • Support residential operations with administrative tasks and operational controls.
  • Supervise payroll, accounts payable, and cash management processes.
  • Assist in budgeting and forecasting alongside the finance leadership.
  • Ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Benefits

  • Free medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days for you and eligible dependents.
  • 401(k) retirement matching plan.
  • Employee Travel program allowing hotel experiences as a guest.
  • Educational assistance and in-house training workshops.
  • Complimentary meals during work shifts.
Full Job Description
About the location:
Located in the heart of the Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston's glass skyscraper soars above the city as the third tallest building in Boston. The Hotel's 215 spacious guest rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views across the city. Other amenities include The Wellness Floor, a five-star urban spa destination; chic restaurants including brunch hotspot One+One; Trifecta, the stunning restaurant and cocktail lounge featuring Boston's best cocktails and delicious New England fare; and more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space. One Dalton is also home to 160 beautifully designed private residences that boasts unobstructed views of the city, Charles River, Boston Harbor and out to the Berkshire Mountains and shores of Cape Cod.

The Opportunity:

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 incudes 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 work in the United States. Applicants without valid work authorization for the United States will not be considered.

Some Benefits Four Season Employees enjoy:
  • Salary Range: $83,913 to $88,634
  • ZERO-COST Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your eligible dependents, after 30 days and Complimentary Life insurance
  • MATCHED 401(k) Retirement Plan after 1 year
  • COMPLIMENTARY and DISCOUNTED Employee Travel program after 6 months around the world
  • COMPLIMENTARY daily Employee Meals
  • DISCOUNTED Parking and Public Transportation
  • COMPLIMENTARY Laundry
  • ROBUST TIME OFF PLAN: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Personal Days, Floating Holidays

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort company that was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates more than 100 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Four Seasons is known for its high-end amenities and personalized service, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. The company is privately held and has been owned by Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, since 2007.
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Size
45,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1993

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