Lafrance Hospitality is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our accounting team at the Corporate Office. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities while working closely with experienced finance professionals.
Requirements
· Prepare and record journal entries accurately and timely.
· Assist with monthly, and annual financial close processes.
· Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
· Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and accrued expense schedules.
· Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
· Analyze account balances and investigate discrepancies.
· Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements and audits.
· Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
· Support external auditors, tax preparers, and regulatory reporting requirements.
· Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
· Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
· Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business field.
· Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred:
· Internship, co-op, or up to two years of accounting experience.
· Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
$23-26/hour to start.
Benefits
Lafrance Hospitality was established in the 1950’s and has since grown into a full service hospitality company with a current portfolio of fourteen hotels, five restaurants/function facilities and one catering division. Our current hotels include Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Choice properties. With our team of esteemed professionals, depth of experience, proven strategies and commitment to providing an outstanding guest experience, Lafrance Hospitality provides a complete range of management services. Our small size affords our team the opportunity to focus on each hotel’s individual markets and needs, and apply our core principles; hiring, training and retaining the best team members, exceeding guest expectations, and maintaining streamlined, efficient operations.
Lafrance Hospitality's corporate office consists of dedicated team members in all aspects of development and operations. Lafrance Hospitality has the ability to provide consulting and management services in all aspects of operations; finance, sales and marketing, development, daily operations and human resources. In addition, we provide distressed asset management and receivership services to ensure distressed assets run in a cost effective manner during the critical transition phase. Our hands on approach in daily operations have contributed to the success of each of our properties.
Our vision is to be the PREMIER Hospitality Company by employing the VERY BEST PEOPLE, trained and empowered, to deliver a QUALITY product with SENSATIONAL service to every guest, every time.
