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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB OVERVIEWThe Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for advanced accounting functions including full-cycle accounting, payroll processing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and supervision of accounting operations. This role supports management with financial analysis, process oversight, and internal control compliance.WHAT WE OFFERPay rate: $80,000-95,000 annuallyMedical, dental, vision insurance401(k) with company matchingComplimentary Employee MealsExclusive worldwide Hilton employee travel discount program and moreDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServe as a technical resource, backup, and mentor to Staff Accountants and other accounting team members; provide training, guidance, and process oversight to support their developmentReview and process payroll, payroll tax filings, and related reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion Prepare and file sales, use, and transient occupancy tax returns; reconcile related liability accounts and ensure timely remittance to state and local taxing authoritiesPrepare, review, and analyze complex journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP and company policiesPerform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliationsManage daily cash positioning, deposit verification, and credit card settlement reconciliation; support short-term cash flow forecastingMaintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking; oversee FF&E reserve accounting and related reportingAssist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities to support operational and strategic decision-making Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting packages for management and ownership review Perform intercompany accounting across entities, including intercompany billings, allocations, eliminations, and reconciliations in support of multi-entity consolidationsManage year-end vendor tax reporting, including W-9 collection, 1099-NEC/MISC preparation, and filing with the IRS and applicable statesMonitor compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, including documenting and testing key internal controls over financial reporting and recommending remediation where deficiencies are identifiedOversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, including review of vendor setup, invoice coding, AR aging, collections follow-up, and approval of disbursements within authority limitsSupport the training, mentoring, and development of junior accounting staff by providing guidance, technical support, and process oversightCollaborate cross-functionally with operational departments to resolve accounting issues, improve financial processes, and support business objectivesLead or participate in accounting and operational process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, automation, and internal controls Support and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, including audit preparation, financial analysis, and reporting deadlinesPerform data extraction, transformation, and cleanup to support financial reporting and analytics; participate in accounting system implementations, upgrades, and data migrationsDevelop and maintain financial dashboards and data visualizations to communicate performance metrics to operational and executive stakeholdersPerform ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling, including cost-benefit analysis, KPI tracking, ROI evaluation, and scenario analysis to support management decision-makingPerform other duties as assigned by ManagementQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSEducation & ExperiencePrior accounting or bookkeeping experience required; hospitality or hotel accounting experience is a plusExperience supporting external audits, compliance requirements, and corporate reporting standards within a multi-entity or hospitality environment preferredRequi