Chase Park Plaza Staff Accountant
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • St Louis, Missouri • Full Time
Posted on Sat, May 16, 2026
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Job Description Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and wants exposure to a dynamic, multi-entity operation that includes hotel operations, commercial spaces, corporate apartments, and condominium units.If you thrive on organization, accuracy, collaboration, and problem-solving, we would love to meet you.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Maintain accounting processes and support financial operations for the hotel, leased commercial space, corporate apartments, and condominium units
- Prepare and reconcile hotel taxes
- Reconcile credit card transactions across multiple business entities
- Prepare daily PMS versus POS reconciliations
- Review income journals for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare adjustments and discount reporting packages for senior management
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions
- Assist with monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations and financial activities
- Support budget preparation and forecasting activities
Reporting & Auditing
- Generate weekly and monthly financial reports
- Perform cashier audits and package accounting audits
- Prepare hotel, commercial, and HOA cash deposits
- Prepare payroll reports, including gratuity and tip calculations
- Respond to disputes and chargebacks in a timely manner
- Assist with audit preparation and financial documentation
- Track and submit travel pass reporting
Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Assist with vendor inquiries and reconciliation of vendor statements
- Respond to financial reporting requests from senior leadership
- Support special projects and workflow improvement initiatives
- Assist in developing and implementing procedures that improve efficiency and accuracy within the Finance department
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting or hospitality finance experience preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.