Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The day in the life of a Senior Accountant sits at the intersection of resort hotel accounting and short-term rental (STR) finance, support a dual-portfolio operation that includes a Marriott-affiliated property and a multi-channel vacation rental portfolio. You will own the full accounting cycle - from general ledger to financial statements - while managing the owner statement lifecycle and ensuring compliance with Florida's tourist development and sales tax requirements. You will also work cross-functionally with Operations, F&B, and ownership stakeholders in a high-volume, seasonal environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

General Accounting

1. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
2. Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company and owner assets, mentor and provide guidance to junior and overseas remote accounting staff.

Resort Accounting

1. Manage revenue accounting across all resort revenue streams - room, F&B, amenities, and events - including accounting payable and receivable.
2. Prepare annual budgets and monthly variance analysis with actionable commentary; collaborate with Operations, F&B, and Sales on cost center analysis and financial planning.
3. Assist with Marriott Bonvoy program financial reporting and brand-affiliated accounting requirements.

Short-Term Rental Accounting

1. Maintain accurate books for the STR portfolio, including revenue recognition across Airbnb, VRBO, direct booking, and other channels, reconcile OTA payouts, platform fees, and net proceeds at the property level.
2. Track owner-funded expenses, maintenance reserves, and management fees; ensure compliance with Florida tourist development taxes and state sales tax remittance.

Owner Statement Management

1. Manage the full monthly owner statement cycle - coordinating with Operations and Property Management to capture all income, expenses, and adjustments prior to close.
2. Serve as primary point of contact for owner accounting inquiries and disputes; prepare year-end statements and manage annual 1099 reporting in compliance with IRS requirements.

AI and Workflow Automation

1. Partner with Finance leadership to identify and implement AI powered tools that automate invoice processing, reconciliations, owner statement generation, and reporting.
2. Document and train staff on newly adopted automated processes, stay current on emerging AI and fintech solutions relevant to hospitality and STR accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience (2 in hospitality or STR preferred).
• Proficiency in Track, Opera, NetSuite or similar platforms.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, Florida sales, and OTA reconciliation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with property owners and company leaders.
• Experience with or a strong interest in AI tools and accounting automation (Claude or similar platform)