Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Payroll & Accounting Specialist
Cheeca Lodge & Spa – Islamorada, Florida Keys
Full-Time | Accounting Department

Join our award-winning team at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a premier Four-Diamond resort in the heart of the Florida Keys. We are currently seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to support the daily financial and administrative operations of our Accounting Department. If you’re organized, discreet, and experienced in payroll, cashiering, and general accounting, this is your opportunity to grow your career in a luxury resort environment.

Position Overview:

The Payroll & Accounting Specialist plays a key role in the accurate processing of payroll, general cashiering functions, and financial support for our resort’s Club Member and Owner accounts. This individual works closely with department managers and our accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial operations while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities Include:

Payroll Processing & Reporting

• Monitor time clock punches and work with managers to resolve errors.

• Prepare and distribute daily labor and payroll reports.

• Process bi-weekly payroll, PTO accruals, and payroll discrepancies.

• Assist with payroll-related journal entries and month-end reporting.

Cash Handling & General Cashiering

• Collect, verify, reconcile, and deposit daily cash from resort outlets.

• Audit house banks, maintain variance logs, and issue petty cash refunds.

• Ensure compliance with cash control procedures and maintain detailed records.

Club Member & Owner Accounts

• Prepare and distribute monthly statements.

• Respond to inquiries from Owners and Club Members with professionalism and accuracy.

• Support month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.

General Accounting Support

• Participate in audits by maintaining organized and accurate financial records.

• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Controller.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior hotel or resort experience in payroll and accounting preferred.

• Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems.

• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.

• Excellent attention to detail, discretion, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Why Join Cheeca Lodge & Spa?

• Be part of a Four-Diamond luxury resort

• Work in a beautiful oceanfront setting

• Join a collaborative and supportive accounting team

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Life insurance and AD&D

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee discounts on resort amenities

• Career development and cross-training opportunities

Apply today to join the team at Cheeca Lodge & Spa and help us ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations!