Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a hospitality finance team in Long Beach, California on a Contract basis. This role supports daily accounting operations, accounts receivable activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while partnering with hotel leadership to maintain accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities to keep finance operations accurate, organized, and running efficiently.
• Support finance leadership with budget reviews, variance analysis, forecasting, and interpretation of operating results for department stakeholders.
• Prepare balance sheet account analyses and contribute to monthly benchmarking and operational performance reporting.
• Monitor internal controls and assist with audit readiness by reviewing processes for compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Reconcile daily credit card activity and bank transactions, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate credit-related activities, including aging review, collection follow-up, direct billing support, and monthly credit meeting preparation.
• Oversee group billing administration from contract setup through final payment, including deposits, commissions, invoicing, and client communication.
• Partner with front office and operational teams to clear outstanding guest ledger items, address billing inquiries, and process refunds professionally.
• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support tax-related accounting tasks such as sales tax and corporate tax reporting requirements.
• Experience in staff accounting, accounts receivable, or hotel finance operations.
• Proficiency in journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of sales tax, corporate tax, and corporate tax return support activities.
• Ability to analyze financial results, identify variances, and assist with budget and forecast reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills for working with clients, guests, and internal departments.
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit practices, and regulatory compliance expectations.