Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 

The Dewberry Charleston

Department: Finance & Accounting
Proposed Reporting Relationship: Director of Finance, working closely with the Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant supports The Dewberry’s financial operations through accurate accounting, timely reporting, and consistent financial controls. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Controller, this position owns assigned accounting functions and supports month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and financial analysis.

This hands-on role requires hospitality accounting experience, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with department leaders. The position also provides cross-training and designated coverage to support continuity within the accounting department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING 

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger transactions.
• Complete assigned month-end and year-end closing activities within established deadlines.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Support preparation and review of monthly financial statements and departmental reports.
• Analyze budget and forecast variances and provide clear explanations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records and audit schedules.

HOTEL REVENUE AND OPERATING RECONCILIATIONS

• Reconcile Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Retail, and other operating revenue to the general ledger.
• Review daily revenue reports, payment settlements, refunds, and adjustments.
• Investigate discrepancies among property management, point-of-sale, payment processing, and accounting systems.
• Reconcile assigned guest ledger, group and banquet deposit, accounts receivable, and clearing accounts.
• Support gratuity and service charge reconciliations and inventory and cost-of-sales analysis.
• Work with department leaders to resolve coding issues and improve financial accuracy.

CASH MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING

• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve outstanding differences.
• Support cash reporting and cash flow projections.
• Assist with designated accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions.
• Review expense coding, purchasing card transactions, and supporting documentation.
• Support vendor statement reconciliations, payment preparation, and collection follow-up.
• Prepare supporting schedules for applicable tax filings and coordinate with external advisors as directed.

CONTROLS AND DEPARTMENT CONTINUITY 

• Follow established approval procedures, financial controls, and segregation of duties.
• Identify accounting errors, control gaps, and opportunities to improve processes.
• Document accounting procedures and maintain reconciliation and closing checklists.
• Cross-train in designated Controller responsibilities and provide coverage during absences, within established approval authority.
• Provide guidance to accounting teammates on assigned processes.
• Support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.
• Protect confidential employee, guest, vendor, and financial information.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED 

• 7+ Years Experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least four years of progressive accounting experience, including hotel accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large-data reconciliations.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to operational leaders.

PREFERRED 

• Experience with M3 and hotel property management and point-of-sale systems.
• Familiarity with the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Experience in an independent, luxury, or full-service hotel with multiple revenue outlets.
• Experience supporting cash flow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

This position is primarily office-based and requires regular use of a computer and financial systems. Occasional additional hours may be needed during closing periods, audits, budget preparation, or other business needs. Essential duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Closing activities and reconciliations are accurate and completed on time.
• Discrepancies are promptly investigated, resolved, and documented.
• Leadership receives reliable reporting and clear variance explanations.
• Procedures and cross-training support dependable department coverage.
• Financial controls are consistently followed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

This description outlines the position’s primary responsibilities and may be updated as business needs evolve. Other related duties may be assigned.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a tight-knit group of passionate individuals who are unrelenting when it comes to offering a flawless experience at The Dewberry while maintaining our unique brand standards. Every Teammate plays a key role in contributing to the success of the whole hotel. 

ABOUT THE DEWBERRY:

As the 2025 Virtuoso Best Independent Hotel in the World and a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient for Best Hotel in the World, The Dewberry is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, bordering Marion Square, just steps from the shopping and dining on King Street, Museum Mile and The Gaillard Center.

Offering 153 thoughtfully appointed rooms, world-class service and unparalleled views, The Dewberry occupies the former L. Mendel Rivers (circa 1964) federal building and pays homage to Charleston’s century architectural splendor. The hotel is the result of owner John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern ReimaginedTM,” which he developed over the course of an eight-year renovation and preservation of the building.

The Dewberry features several event spaces along with the nationally celebrated cocktail program at the brass bar in The Living Room, the whimsical cocktail lounge Citrus Club, treatments at our urban oasis, The Spa, as well as the curated boutique The Shop.

Recognized globally for its excellence, The Dewberry is known among teammates, guests, and the community as a leader in the field of hospitality. As a brand, The Dewberry teammates, experience, and brand are authentic, humble, and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.