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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · 5 days ago

Senior Staff Accountant

Lanai City, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $93K/yr

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company seeking a Senior Staff Accountant who is passionate about excellence. The role involves supporting the Assistant Director of Finance with general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and overseeing key Finance Department functions to ensure compliance and accuracy.

HospitalityHotelLeisureRental PropertyTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Foster a harmonious and professional working relationship with all departments and the Home Office

Support the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and resources

Actively collaborate with department leaders on payroll, labor standards, and other operational finance matters

Provide guidance and oversight in areas such as payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering, ensuring timeliness and accuracy

Assist in mentoring and developing Finance team members including all Staff Accountants and Generalists to support individual growth and departmental succession planning

Serve as a resource across Finance functions, stepping in as needed to support team members on leave or during high-volume periods

Uphold and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as outlined in EmPact

Hold quarterly training sessions for operational managers on key finance functions that impact all operations

Maintain a strong working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual and the current USALI standards

Execute daily, monthly, and period-end accounting tasks including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance

Prepare accurate financial reports and statements in a timely manner as part of the month-end close process

Perform and coordinate reconciliations for all balance sheet and bank accounts, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts alongside the Assistant Director of Finance

Support internal and external audit processes by maintaining organized and complete backup documentation and workpapers

Participate in physical inventories and verify count accuracy, valuation, and pricing

Ensure compliance with record retention, security, and disposal policies in accordance with company guidelines

Conduct periodic audits, including vacation and medical deductions, and assist with adjustment journal entries

Continuously strive for improvement of processes and efficiency

Ensure accurate recording of hotel income and assist with the preparation of the Daily Business Report

Ensure that House Funds and Floats Counts are up to date and limit any kind of exposure that would affect profitability

Review and monitor daily and weekly labor reports, explaining variances and addressing discrepancies with department leaders

Conduct weekly labor management meetings and assist in analyzing labor productivity data and provide guidance to department heads on labor-related issues

Collaborate with operational leaders to develop and review labor standards, proposing adjustments as necessary and gaining appropriate approvals

Contribute to forecasting and budgeting efforts, particularly labor-related forecasts, in partnership with department managers

Monitor overall financial performance, ensuring that accounting practices contribute to the profitability and financial health of the hotel

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationExcel SkillsPayroll ManagementAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationStrategic Thinking

Required

Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States (unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at another Four Seasons location as they may qualify for a L-1 Visa sponsorship)

Ability to lift up to 20lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts

Flexible scheduling availability required

Ability to apply sound business judgment with strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures

Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings

Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen