Staff Accountant

Overview

"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART." 
- Morris Lapidus 
A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

Responsibilities

• Monthly general ledger processing and review, to include initiating and processing journal entries for monthly & quarterly closings
• Compiles financial information and reconciles reports and financial data
• Prepare month-end reconciliations for analysis of balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers
• Review general ledger before preparing the month-end financial statements
• Prepare a large number of account reconciliations for various companies
• Prepare standard and adjusting general ledger entries
• Prepare sales tax returns
• Oversee fixed asset activity and prepare related reports
• Prepare payroll tax filings
• Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Work with Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• Complete ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• • 3-5 years of experience in accounting/finance.Hospitality experience preferred.
  • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.  
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, planning and communication skills
  • Ability to schedule, determine priorities and meet critical deadlines
  • Creative/strategic thinker, able to help enhance current systems
  • Ability to analyze complex issues, identify alternative solutions and communicate them effectively with management
  • Dynamic, proactive, solution-oriented and creative individual who can work in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
  • Flexibility to work extended hours (as required)