Job Description
About LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as...how we want our team to feel every day.
LEFT LANE's flagship property is
Hotel Bardo Savannah , named one of the best hotels in the world in 2024 by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Hotel Bardo team member benefits include PTO and paid holidays, 401k matching, health and telehealth benefits, discounts on resort offerings like rooms, dining, shop and spa, complimentary onsite fitness classes, complimentary meals in our team member café and more.
About the role The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the hotel, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close. This role works closely with hotel leadership and corporate partners to maintain financial integrity while supporting operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
What you'll do - Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, allocations, payroll entries)
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets
- Support preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with USALI guidelines
- Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and correct GL coding
- Assist with AP processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and payment runs
- Support AR functions including guest ledger review, city ledger reconciliations, and collection follow-ups
- Monitor vendor aging and assist in resolving discrepancies
- Perform daily cash, credit card, and deposit reconciliations
- Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking
- Support safeguarding of cash handling and internal controls
- Assist with payroll review, allocations, and reconciliations
- Support labor reporting, benefit accruals, and payroll-related journal entries
- Coordinate with People & Culture and payroll providers to resolve discrepancies
- Support annual budget and periodic forecast processes
- Assist with departmental expense tracking and variance analysis
- Prepare schedules and support materials for ownership, management, and audits
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
- Assist with audit requests, PIP tracking, and lender reporting as needed
- Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
- Respond to accounting inquiries from department leaders
- Assist with system implementations, process improvements, and special projects
- Provide cross-coverage support within the accounting team as needed
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred (hospitality experience a plus)
- Experience in an independent hotel or management company environment strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
- Experience with hotel accounting systems (e.g., Profitsword, BirchStreet, Oracle Financials, or similar) preferred
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
- Familiarity with USALI standards a plus
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-finance leaders
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
- Occasional need to work evenings or weekends during month-end close or audits
Job Tags
Casual work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,