Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Four Seasons Hotel Boston

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Four Seasons Hotel Boston, located in Boston, MA. Four Seasons is powered by a collective of individuals who are driven to achieve excellence and foster an environment of mutual respect. The company’s global team is dedicated to crafting amazing experiences for guests, residents, and partners, delivering luxury infused with genuine heart. The Staff Accountant role is instrumental in ensuring the financial health and operational integrity of the hotel by diligently maintaining the general ledger and performing balance sheet reconciliations. This position also critically oversees key finance department functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering, directly contributing to a seamless and world-class employee and guest experience that embodies Four Seasons’ purpose of creating lifelong impressions through meaningful connections.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Boston, MA
• Pay: $83193–$91293 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Assistant Director of Finance, with supervisory responsibility for payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering functions.
• Mission: To ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records through general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations, while also overseeing critical finance department operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Maintenance: Assist the Assistant Director of Finance in the ongoing maintenance of the general ledger.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Support the Assistant Director of Finance with the preparation and reconciliation of balance sheets.
• Payroll Supervision: Oversee the payroll function within the Finance Department, ensuring compliance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Accounts Payable Supervision: Supervise the accounts payable area within the Finance Department, adhering to all related local and corporate policies and procedures.
• General Cashiering Supervision: Direct the general cashiering operations under the Finance Department, in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: While no specific degree or career level is explicitly stated, candidates are expected to possess comprehensive domain knowledge in general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliation, and the oversight of financial departmental operations including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to perform or assist with the maintenance of the general ledger and the completion of balance sheet reconciliations. Proven experience in supervising critical finance functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering, ensuring strict adherence to all local and corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in general ledger maintenance
• Expertise in balance sheet reconciliation processes
• Capability to supervise and manage payroll operations
• Ability to oversee accounts payable functions
• Aptitude for directing general cashiering activities
• Strong understanding and application of financial policies and procedures
• Flexible availability to work days, evenings, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required