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About the Role

The Staff Accountant serves as a core financial operator and analytical partner supporting a full-service hospitality environment. This role is responsible for real-time revenue integrity, F&B and Rooms profitability analytics, daily income audit, cash controls, payroll, and inventory compliance, ensuring 100% revenue capture, audit readiness, and margin optimization.

Responsibilities

Perform daily PMS vs. POS reconciliation across all outlets.
Audit and validate banquet event orders (BEOs), catering billing, house accounts, comp/discount activity, and third-party integrations.
Investigate and resolve chargebacks, disputed transactions, revenue discrepancies, and unposted transactions.
Ensure complete capture of all revenue streams across Rooms and F&B.
Execute daily income audit across all revenue centers.
Prepare and post daily income journals.
Monitor deviations from expected revenue trends.
Produce daily flash reports for leadership decision-making.
Perform cashier audits and validate cash handling procedures.
Be prepared to perform menu-level and recipe costing analysis.
Monitor and analyze food & beverage cost percentages, waste, spoilage, and variance trends.
Support pricing and yield strategies using PAR metrics and contribution margin analysis.
Partner with operations to improve profitability and identify cost inefficiencies.
Conduct and support physical inventory counts (food, beverage, liquor) and bottle-for-bottle liquor controls.
Perform spot audits and variance analysis.
Identify and report obsolete inventory, shrinkage, potential fraud, or control weaknesses.
Ensure compliance with sales tax regulations and liquor laws and reporting requirements.
Prepare and reconcile daily cash deposits, credit card settlements, and bank reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate close processes.
Monitor cash flow trends tied to receivables and operations.
Manage catering deposits, event billing cycles, and corporate accounts and receivables aging.
Coordinate directly with Sales & Catering teams to prevent billing delays and eliminate revenue leakage.
Maintain continuous communication to support operational continuity.
Process and code vendor invoices across all properties.
Ensure invoices are properly approved and processed per delegation of authority.
Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation.
Audit, monitor, and manage invoice intake channels.
Maintain accurate invoice aging and tracking logs.
Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies.
Review and reconcile daily receiving reports against invoices.
Flag and escalate pricing discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and unapproved purchases.
Coordinate with department heads for invoice validation.
Ensure proper expense coding by department and property.
Maintain compliance with cut-off procedures for daily financial reporting.
Reconcile associate’s timesheet, audit and complete payroll cycle.
Reconcile payroll deductions and follow up with compliance reporting.
Follow up on the preparation and processing of weekly check runs / electronic payments.
Prioritize payments based on vendor terms and operational criticality.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
Review open A/P aging report and identify past-due balances and unapplied credits.
Coordinate with operations to resolve invoice disputes and receiving issues.
Ensure timely payment of perishable goods vendors, contractual services.
Monitor cash requirements and provide weekly A/P cash forecast.
Assist in maintaining approved vendor list and onboarding documentation.
Perform random audits of invoices to ensure adherence to internal controls.
Perform month-end A/P close procedures for all properties.
Accrue expenses for goods/services received but not invoiced.
Ensure all invoices are recorded in the correct accounting period.
Reconcile A/P subledger to general ledger and vendor balances and aging schedules.
Review and analyze expense trends by department and significant variances vs. budget/prior periods.
Ensure timely processing and payment of sales & use taxes and recurring expenses.
Support month-end financial reporting by providing A/P aging, accrual schedules, and vendor analysis.
Maintain proper documentation for audit trail and compliance.
Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, consolidation, and renegotiation of terms.
Assist in quarterly financial close and reporting requirements.
Review and validate 1099 vendor classifications and payments.
Perform detailed review of large vendor accounts and contractual obligations and payment terms.
Support internal and external audits by preparing A/P schedules, invoice samples, and payment support documentation.
Evaluate and test internal controls over A/P processes.
Coordinate with DOF/ADOF on cash flow planning and working capital management.
Review vendor contracts for compliance with negotiated terms.
Follow up on the preparation of 1099 forms for all applicable vendors.
Support year-end audit by providing full A/P ledger, accrual documentation, and vendor confirmations.
Assist in annual budgeting, internal and external audit request, and processes by providing historical expense data and trends.
Review and update vendor master file and payment terms and contract renewals.
Participate in year-end close procedures, ensuring all liabilities are accurately recorded.
Evaluate A/P processes and recommend automation improvements and workflow efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, and audit requirements.
Generate weekly and monthly financial reports and departmental performance dashboards.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes and GOP and margin analysis.
Respond to ad hoc requests from DOF, GM, and Ownership.
Identify and escalate internal control weaknesses and process inefficiencies.
Assist in implementing enhanced workflows across accounting and operations.
Support transition from reactive bookkeeping to proactive financial partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA track or hospitality focus preferred.
2–4 years of specific accounting experience with general ledger and chart of account experiences.
Exposure to hospitality, restaurant, or multi-unit operations strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with POS/PMS systems (Micros, Opera preferred).
Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage).
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Strong communication skills with both finance and operations teams.
Ability to multi-task across daily operations and month-end responsibilities.
Exhibits a “can-do” attitude which includes willingness to proactively assume additional responsibilities for new project(s) and duties that contribute to growth at the individual, departmental, and company level.

Skills

Advanced Excel
POS/PMS systems (Micros, Opera preferred)
Accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage)
Analytical mindset
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Multi-tasking
Proactive attitude

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

2-4 years of specific accounting experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$31.50 - $37.50 hourly

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Educational Assistance
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

About the Company

Sonesta International Hotels is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. and is growing fast.
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.
We are in the business of people, bringing service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and creating experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries.

Equal Opportunity

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.