Sage Hospitality Group · 19 hours ago
General Accountant
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSage Hospitality is seeking a General Accountant to join their team at Hotel de la Poste in New Orleans. The role involves maintaining the property’s income audit, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll system, and general cashier functions in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
HospitalityLifestyleReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with the night auditors and department managers to maximize revenues and ensure accuracy of postings through processing the income audit daily
Work closely with sales managers to ensure accurate/timely group billing and follow up with and manage hotel A/R aging
Assist in training of accounting practices within other departments to ensure understanding of SOPs and compliance audit requirements
Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies and provide open communications and recommendations for changes and efficiencies as appropriate
Create and delivery of payroll and daily revenue reports to department managers. Follow up on discrepancies of reports
Balance, reconcile and close various daily accounts and prepare the daily statements to provide accurate, timely information to management while ensuring proper controls are maintained
Respond to customer issues/complaints/problems in a quick efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service
Prepare reports and communications to the Controller, Assistant Controller and other Hotel Executive Committee members on revenue issues/problems and other pertinent information
Process payroll to meet compliance standards and deadlines
Input and reconcile daily tip reporting
Distribution of payroll to comply with standards and deadlines
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times
All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management
Qualification
Required
One to two years of post-high school education
One year of experience in similar role
Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the accounting and hospitality professions
Requires knowledge of the hotel's and company policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines
Ability to compile facts and figures
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations
Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures
Ability to operate a computer and calculator
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized
Must have ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person
Lifting, carrying of files/papers - typically 10-15 lbs
Bending/kneeling required for transporting documents and filing
Mobility - must be able to move between offices and hotel and help during an emergency situation
Prolonged sitting at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work area under florescent lighting
Preferred
Accounting background preferred, but not required
Prefer intermediate MicroSoft Office skills. Excel and Word
Benefits
Fun & Exciting Work Environment
Competitive Health & Welfare Plans
Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties
Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more
Community oriented.
Company
Sage Hospitality Group
Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality Group is an experiential hospitality company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Isenberg
President and CEO
Matt Schwartz
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Recent News
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2026-01-08
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