Finance & Accounting | Staff Accountant

Full job description
Overview:
"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART."
Morris Lapidus

A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.
Responsibilities:
The Staff Accountant is to provide support to the Accounting & Finance department, such as preparing journal entries, reviewing the general ledger and preparing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing financial statements, cash flow management, fixed asset review & audit & tax support to mention a few.
Examples of Duties, includes but is not limited to the following:
Monthly general ledger processing and review, to include initiating and processing journal entries for monthly & quarterly closings
Compiles financial information and reconciles reports and financial data
Prepare month-end reconciliations for analysis of balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers
Review general ledger before preparing the month-end financial statements
Prepare a large number of account reconciliations for various companies
Prepare standard and adjusting general ledger entries
Prepare sales tax returns
Oversee fixed asset activity and prepare related reports
Prepare payroll tax filings
Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Work with Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit
Meet financial accounting objectives
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Complete ad hoc projects
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in accounting/finance.Hospitality experience preferred.
BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.
Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, planning and communication skills
Ability to schedule, determine priorities and meet critical deadlines
Creative/strategic thinker, able to help enhance current systems
Ability to analyze complex issues, identify alternative solutions and communicate them effectively with management
Dynamic, proactive, solution-oriented and creative individual who can work in a dynamic environment
Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
Flexibility to work extended hours (as required)