Company Overview:
Peachtree Group operates, develops, and invests in premium-branded, select and limited-service and extended-stay hotel assets under the Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, Hyatt, Choice, and InterContinental Hotels Group flags. Since its inception, Peachtree has acquired, developed, or originated more than $6 billion of hotel properties and first mortgage notes.
Job Summary:
The Corporate Senior Accountant is responsible for the detailed monthly accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting of Peachtree’s corporate entities. This position addresses deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation and financial reporting and requires proven analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager.
Duties and Functions:
- Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations for various corporate entities.
- Complete monthly close procedures, meeting internal and external reporting deadlines.
- Calculate various monthly management fees earned by corporate entities.
- Manage and reconcile special-purpose cash accounts.
- Coordinate monthly intercompany billings to ensure timely reimbursements.
- Assist with year-end audit and tax return preparation and supporting documentation.
- Serve as a partner to other departments and provide data and reports as requested.
- Collaborate with payroll department on state withholding account registrations.
- Support process improvement projects related to corporate accounting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Exemplary communication (verbal and written), organization and presentation skills.
- Exceptional project management skills. Effective in prioritizing work and following through on commitments.
- High degree of initiative and ability to work effectively in teams or independently.
- Attention to detail with the ability to adhere to closing schedule and deadlines.
- Highly proficient using Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers. Collaborative approach with business partners at all levels of the organization.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to handle multiple job assignments at the same time.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience; real estate/hospitality industry preferred.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with financial accounting software such as QuickBooks, Yardi, M3, Sage, Peoplesoft, NetSuite etc.
- HIA experience huge plus.
