We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial operations within the hospitality sector, focusing on hotel property accounting and compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in accounting, this role is ideal for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and ensure timely completion of the month-end close process for assigned hotel properties.<br>• Maintain organized working paper files and prepare consolidated financial statements when required.<br>• Review expense reports and communicate with hotel teams to address invoice coding and reporting inquiries.<br>• Post journal entries related to income, accruals, payroll, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions.<br>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure necessary adjustments are recorded.<br>• Manage fixed asset schedules, calculate depreciation, and maintain prepaid expense records.<br>• Enter invoices and hotel check requests, batch payments, and distribute checks efficiently while maintaining proper documentation.<br>• Assist with tax season preparation, including reviewing 1099 data and handling inquiries related to accounts payable.<br>• Utilize accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics SL, Tabit, Profit Sword, and Concur, while leveraging advanced Excel functionalities.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller and Assistant Controller to support departmental tasks and ensure smooth hotel closings.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably within the hospitality or hotel industry.<br>• Proficiency in U.S. accounting principles and practices.<br>• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, pivot tables, and create charts and graphs.<br>• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics SL, Tabit, Profit Sword, and Concur.<br>• Strong analytical abilities and excellent organizational skills.<br>• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Experience in corporate tax, sales tax, and preparing corporate tax returns is highly desirable.

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