General accountant hotel

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Hotel Accountant to join our luxury hospitality team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both Rooms and Food & Beverage (F&B) operations , with a deep understanding of hotel accounting processes. This role requires hands-on experience with general ledger accounting , month-end close , and reconciliation work , ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the general ledger , including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes , ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company standards and GAAP.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations and variance analyses for income statements and balance sheet accounts.

• Collaborate with department heads across Rooms, F&B, and other operating departments to analyze financial performance and ensure accurate cost allocations.

• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.

• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing analytical insight into trends and variances.

• Support external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

• Utilize M3 (preferred) or similar hospitality accounting systems for daily transactions, reporting, and reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience , preferably within the hospitality industry (hotel operations required).

• Strong understanding of hotel accounting principles , including Rooms and F&B financials.

• Proficiency in M3 accounting software strongly preferred; experience with other ERP systems a plus.

• Solid knowledge of GAAP , GL accounting , month-end close , and account reconciliation processes .

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Attributes:

• Professional and polished demeanor aligned with a luxury brand environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with operational teams.

• Integrity, accuracy, and accountability in all financial reporting activities.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.