Staff Accountant

• Support daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll support, and cash management activities. 

• Prepare and maintain financial reports, operational analysis, account reconciliations, and supporting accounting documentation accurately and efficiently. 

• Assist with month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, operational reporting, and financial reporting deadlines. 

• Support budgeting, forecasting, labor analysis, invoice processing, and operational finance initiatives across hotel departments. 

• Review financial transactions, invoices, expense reports, and operational records for accuracy and compliance with company policies. 

• Partner closely with Finance leadership, Human Resources, Operations, Front Office, and other hotel departments to support business operations and financial accuracy. 

• Maintain accurate accounting records, operational files, audit documentation, and financial reporting systems. 

• Assist with audits, inventory reviews, purchasing controls, vendor management, and operational finance projects as needed. 

• Maintain strong knowledge of hotel accounting systems, PMS platforms, procurement systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools. 

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, accounting efficiency, and operational finance processes across the property. 

• Help foster a collaborative, analytical, and business-focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy. 

• Any other duties as assigned. 

What great looks like 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred. 

• 1+ years of accounting, hospitality finance, hotel accounting, or financial reporting experience preferred. 

• Previous Staff Accountant, Accounting Coordinator, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Assistant, or hospitality accounting experience preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes. 

• Experience using hotel accounting systems, PMS platforms, Excel, procurement systems, and financial reporting tools preferred. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment. 

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, operational efficiency, and financial integrity. 

• Positive attitude with a collaborative, dependable, and team-oriented mindset. 

• CPA track, accounting certifications, or hospitality finance experience preferred. 

• Flexible availability including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed. 

• A passion for hospitality, financial operations, teamwork, operational excellence, and supporting exceptional guest experiences through strong business performance.