Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Fixed Assets | Geronimo Hospitality Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at Geronimo Hospitality Group, located in Beloit, WI. The organization, operating under the umbrella of Hendricks Commercial Properties, is dedicated to cultivating environments where communities can thrive and individuals are encouraged to achieve remarkable things. This position is vital for the precise management of fixed assets, playing a direct role in the accuracy of financial reporting, monthly reconciliations, and year-end audit processes. The team values people who are ready to take ownership of their work and contribute to a supportive, growth-oriented culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Beloit, WI

• Mission: This person will ensure accurate fixed asset accounting, supporting financial audits and comprehensive reporting for the organization.
• Tech Stack: Yardi or Sage (preferred), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Fixed Assets: Efficiently process all fixed asset transactions, including additions, transfers, and disposals, and accurately record other asset changes within the designated fixed asset system.
• Reconcile Accounts: Consistently prepare and execute monthly balance sheet reconciliations specifically for fixed assets and accumulated depreciation, ensuring the fixed asset subledger meticulously aligns with the general ledger.
• Generate Financial Reports: Execute the monthly depreciation run and systematically prepare comprehensive monthly fixed asset rollforwards along with all necessary supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Support Financial Audits: Actively assist with various year-end audit requests, providing accurate and timely information, and contribute to the meticulous compilation of financial packages.
• Ensure Compliance & Improvement: Diligently follow all established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls pertaining to fixed assets, and support system maintenance, data cleanup, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent level of education and professional experience. A considerable and demonstrable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is a fundamental requirement to ensure all financial reporting and processes adhere to established standards.
• Experience: This role requires practical experience in performing month-end balance sheet reconciliations and executing monthly fixed asset specific tasks. Experience assisting with year-end audit requests and compiling financial packages is also beneficial for success in this position.
• Skills: Essential skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook, for daily financial analysis and communication. The ability to manage fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals, and related changes accurately is critical.
• Bonus: Prior hands-on experience with dedicated accounting software such as Yardi or Sage is strongly preferred, as it will enable a smoother integration into the company’s existing technological framework.