Sonesta International Hotels

Chase Park Plaza Staff Accountant

Sonesta International Hotels  •  Missouri (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and wants exposure to a dynamic, multi-entity operation that includes hotel operations, commercial spaces, corporate apartments, and condominium units.

If you thrive on organization, accuracy, collaboration, and problem-solving, we would love to meet you.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

  • Maintain accounting processes and support financial operations for the hotel, leased commercial space, corporate apartments, and condominium units
  • Prepare and reconcile hotel taxes
  • Reconcile credit card transactions across multiple business entities
  • Prepare daily PMS versus POS reconciliations
  • Review income journals for accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare adjustments and discount reporting packages for senior management
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations and financial activities
  • Support budget preparation and forecasting activities

Reporting & Auditing

  • Generate weekly and monthly financial reports
  • Perform cashier audits and package accounting audits
  • Prepare hotel, commercial, and HOA cash deposits
  • Prepare payroll reports, including gratuity and tip calculations
  • Respond to disputes and chargebacks in a timely manner
  • Assist with audit preparation and financial documentation
  • Track and submit travel pass reporting

Collaboration & Process Improvement

  • Assist with vendor inquiries and reconciliation of vendor statements
  • Respond to financial reporting requests from senior leadership
  • Support special projects and workflow improvement initiatives
  • Assist in developing and implementing procedures that improve efficiency and accuracy within the Finance department

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounting or hospitality finance experience preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Sonesta International Hotels

About Sonesta International Hotels

Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta.

With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels.

Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!

As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.

Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Newton, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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