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Staff Accountant
Portsmouth Corporate Financial Services Inc (PCFSI) – Portsmouth, NH
Position Summary
Portsmouth Corporate Financial Services Inc (PCFSI) provides centralized accounting and financial services to a growing portfolio of hospitality properties, including the Opal Collection. We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team.
This role offers strong exposure to multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, and audit support, with opportunities for career growth.
Work Environment
- Work arrangement: In-office in Portsmouth, NH
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours; additional time may be required during month-end close and audit periods
Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank accounts
- Prepare and post journal entries (including payroll, accruals, and reclasses)
- Process sales and use tax filings
- Maintain and reconcile prepaid and accrued expense schedules
- Identify, research, and resolve account discrepancies
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits
- Generate financial, statistical, and operational reports
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
- Respond to internal inquiries and resolve issues in a professional, service-oriented manner
Staff Accountant Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Prior general ledger accounting experience (public accounting or hotel accounting experience a plus)
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Staff Accountant Key Attributes
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Hotel discounts worldwide
How to Apply for the Staff Accountant Opening
Please submit your resume (and optional cover letter) outlining your experience and interest in the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Opal Collection/PCFSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.