Staff Accountant | Shaner Solutions

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our team supporting a portfolio of hotel clients. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and providing timely financial reporting, analysis, and accounting support to both hotel clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

* Collaborate with hotel clients and internal team members to review, prepare, and distribute monthly financial statements.
* Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and established accounting procedures.
* Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
* Prepare weekly cash position overviews and assist with cash management and check runs.
* Import and validate financial data used to populate monthly financial statements and reporting.
* Analyze financial information and identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring follow-up.
* Respond to accounting-related requests and inquiries from client hotels in a timely and professional manner.
* Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
* Complete ad hoc accounting projects, financial analyses, and other assignments as needed.
* Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and timeliness while managing multiple hotel clients and competing priorities.

Qualifications

* Minimum of two years of related accounting experience and/or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
* Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
* Customer-service-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with diverse personalities across both hotel operations and the accounting team.
* Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timely completion of work.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and utilize various accounting and financial software applications.
* Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations and work with financial formulas.
* Previous experience with a hotel property management system or hotel accounting environment is a plus, but not required.