Senior Property Accountant - Hospitality

Panama City Beach, FLPosted 5 days ago

Full Timeonsitesenior

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for general accounting operations for assigned hospitality property(ies). The responsibilities include reviewing daily and monthly reconciliations prepared by Income Audit staff, preparing journal entries, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, participating in and preparing month-end close entries, and assisting in the Budgeting and Forecasting activities of the property. They will engage directly with the property through weekly trips and participate in property leadership meetings. This role requires excellent analytical skills, organization, a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and the attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Prepare and review journal entries daily and monthly, ensuring accurate account balances and compliance with GAAP
Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies promptly
Review and maintain the recording of fixed assets and Vehicle Schedules for assigned location(s)Perform month end duties in accordance with closing schedule, including ensuring the monthly critiques are completed by the property as well as Quarterly Inventory Spot Checks
Review P&L with property to include analyzing margins and variances to budget and last year
Regularly review with the property and the A/R staff member the A/R balances and concerns of write-offs, along with upcoming events.
Prepare event budgets alongside property management for the upcoming year to determine ROI. Actualize events in the event budget to determine the return on each event.
Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process with the property, regularly updating progress to the Assistant Controller.
Perform KPI analysis regularly for the property and convey results for improved performance
Understand internal control procedures and regulations
Attend weekly property EC meetings as well as weekly one-on ones’ with property leaders
Prepare quarterly schedules and external and internal audit requests
Evaluating, developing, and improving property controls, systems, and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency
Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required 4 to 6 years of accounting or finance experience required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities	Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, as well as internal control procedures and regulations Superior organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees Familiarity with regulations that apply to accounting and compliance (GAAP) Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills VLookup, Pivot tables, SUMIFs) Knowledge of accounting software such as Oracle-based JD Edwards General Ledger System, , MICROS, Shopify, SHIFT 4, , Opera, and ProfitSage a Plus
Physical Demands	Ability to operate normal office equipment Extensive use of computers Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
Working Conditions	Normal office environment Works in the Corporate office and makes occasional visits to the hotel Remote work is not available for this position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs