Staff Accountant (Management)

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Write your own music city story. Let us show you the real Nashville, connecting you to the creative spirit of the city’s artisans. Four Seasons is the new social hub of downtown Nashville’s SoBro neighbourhood, just steps from music, sports and entertainment. Feel the rhythm of our vibrant restaurants and event spaces, and the harmony of our Spa and rooftop pool – celebrating nature with views of the Cumberland River and Riverfront Park. With unparalleled Four Seasons service and warm Southern hospitality, we’ll inspire a truly authentic experience of Music City.

We are turning up the volume in Music City and we want you to join our playlist! Weaving the warmth of southern hospitality with the intuition of Four Seasons service, our team is changing the landscape of Nashville.  

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Staff Accountant, an exciting opportunity to be part of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville! 

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supervising other areas within the Finance Department under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures. This person will have strong leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills, is able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation, and can evidence having a solid work ethic, good business acumen and a passion for service. Prior experience in a mixed-use residential hotel is preferred.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office.

• Assist Assistant Director of Finance with maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard the assets and resources of the hotel.

• Actively support other department managers with matters dealing with labor standards, payroll, and other issues that may arise.

• Direct and supervise the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering or other areas as directed by the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance

• Assist with the development of the Finance Department staff to aid the future growth of the company.

• Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.

• Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual.

• Good understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals, and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Assist the Assistant Director of Finance in preparation of all budgets and forecasts.

• Understand the current Edition of USALI.

• Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.

• Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.

• Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of count, price, and valuation.

• Safeguard