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Staff Accountant

Delano Miami Beach is looking for a Staff Accountant to join the re-opening of the historic hotel.

Company Description

Set to open its doors in 2025, Delano Miami Beach will fuse historic charm with contemporary luxury, reflecting a reimagined experiencethat pays homage to the original visionary concept. Comprising 170 rooms and distinct food and beverage concepts, the hotel will preserve its iconic walk-in pool and unveil a new pool on an amenity deck, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Delano Miami Beach will act as the brands flagship location, re-establishing Delano as a trailblazer in luxury lifestyle hospitality. Ennismore, in partnership with Cain International, is undertaking a significant renovation and redevelopment of the iconic Delano hotel with an aim to open in the 2025 winter high season.

Job Description

Under the general guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant is responsible for reporting the hotels financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with the preparation of financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with the companys policies and procedures. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process, daily financial reporting, and overall financial integrity of the hotel.

Your Key Responsibilities

Income Audit

• Perform daily audits of revenue from Front Office, Food and beverage, and other outlets.
• Reconcile POS and PMS reports to ensure all income is properly recorded.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between revenue reports and actual receipts.
• Prepare and distribute daily revenue and audit reports to management.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payment in accordance with vendor payment terms and hotel policy.
• Verify invoice accuracy, obtain necessary approvals, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor files and respond to inquiries related to payment status.

Accounts Receivable

• Post and reconcile guest and group billing charges.
• Monitor outstanding balance and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Generate and distribute invoices for events, group booking, and corporate accounts.
• Prepare AR aging reports and support collection efforts.

General Accounting

• Prepare and record journal entries, approvals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements regularly.
• Assist with month end and year end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies and assist in preparations for internal and external audits.
• Recognize that hospitality may require lateral service.
• Perform routine tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least two years in a hotel or hospitality setting and one to two years in supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of hotel accounting principles, including full-cycle month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.
• Proficient in accounting systems and hotel property management systems (e.g., Opera, SunSystems, M3, BirchStreet, or similar).
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls; experience with audit preparation and financial compliance practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities, including experience training, mentoring, and evaluating accounting staff.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling; strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Discretion, professionalism, and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and interdepartmental functions to support effective financial decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including tax, labor, and licensing laws.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Specific department uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained by supervisor.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Location

Miami, FL

Salary

$82,500.00 $110,000.00

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