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Senior Accountant

Gale Hotel Miami, Miami, FL, United States


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Job Title : Senior Accountant

Department : Accounting

Reports To : Controller

FLSA Status : Exempt

SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting and financial reporting functions for a condo‑hotel operation and its related entities. This role supports accurate financial reporting, month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and operational accounting across multiple entities. The position will also manage intercompany transactions, ensure proper allocations between entities, and support ownership and management reporting in a multi‑entity environment. The Senior Accountant helps maintain strong internal controls and ensures accounting records are complete, accurate, and in accordance with company policies and GAAP.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities.

Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial activity across all assigned entities.

Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions, due to/from accounts, and entity allocations.

Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts on a timely basis.

Assist with weekly cash flow tracking for multiple entities.

Review revenue, expenses, and other financial activity for accuracy and proper classification.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for hotel and related entities.

Maintain and enhance accounting procedures and internal controls to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Coordinate with operational departments to ensure proper coding, accruals, and financial reporting.

Monitor accounting for condo‑hotel related activity, including owner distributions, shared expenses, and entity‑specific transactions, as applicable.

Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Mentor and support junior accounting staff and contribute to process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, condo‑hotel.

Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.

Experience managing multiple entities’ books and intercompany transactions required.

Experience with hotel accounting systems such as M3, QuickBooks Desktop is a plus.

Strong account reconciliation and month‑end close experience.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and entities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Able to lift up to 15 pounds at time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job is performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.

We are an EEO Company that provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to all full-time regular Employees.

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