Finance & Accounting | 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Staff Accountant is to provide support to the Accounting & Finance department, such as preparing journal entries, reviewing the general ledger and preparing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing financial statements, cash flow management, fixed asset review & audit & tax support to mention a few.Examples of Duties, includes but is not limited to the following:Monthly general ledger processing and review, to include initiating and processing journal entries for monthly & quarterly closingsCompiles financial information and reconciles reports and financial dataPrepare month-end reconciliations for analysis of balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgersReview general ledger before preparing the month-end financial statementsPrepare a large number of account reconciliations for various companiesPrepare standard and adjusting general ledger entriesPrepare sales tax returnsOversee fixed asset activity and prepare related reportsPrepare payroll tax filingsRevenue and expenditure variance analysisMonitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reportsEstablish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principlesWork with Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end auditMeet financial accounting objectivesEstablish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactionsComplete ad hoc projectsQualifications3-5 years of experience in accounting/finance. Hospitality experience preferred.BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong analytical, organizational, planning and communication skillsAbility to schedule, determine priorities and meet critical deadlinesCreative/strategic thinker, able to help enhance current systemsAbility to analyze complex issues, identify alternative solutions and communicate them effectively with managementDynamic, proactive, solution-oriented and creative individual who can work in a dynamic environmentExcellent written, verbal and organizational skillsFlexibility to work extended hours (as required)