Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Be a part of the most exclusive club in Palm Beach…

The Mar-a-Lago Club exemplifies elegance and excellence. From the moment our members and guests arrive, the Club’s mission is to provide the finest experience anywhere in luxury, relaxation, dining, entertainment and recreation. This is achieved through the Club’s majestic location, world-class amenities, and the superior service provided by our dedicated staff.

If you wish to join an elite team, The Mar-a-Lago Club is currently hiring. Successful candidates must have a passion for the hospitality industry, commitment to excellence, great communication skills, strong work ethic, and understand the importance of teamwork.

Applications are now being accepted for the following position :

Staff Accountant

Summary : Performs activities involved with maintaining, reconciling, analyzing accounts and subsidiary records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilizes general ledger application and understands interrelationship of other applications.
• Reconciles operating bank accounts and credit card statements monthly.
• Calculates and compiles biweekly payroll information (i.e. tips, commissions, etc.) for processing by Payroll.
• Assist with preparation, formatting and distribution of monthly financial reports.
• Supports with month-end and year-end processes and procedures.
• Prepares intercompany billing for related corporate entities.
• Cross-trains with accounts payable and accounts receivable staff to ensure business continuity during absences or provide support as needed.
• Coordinates departmental month-end retail physical inventory observation (Food & Beverage, Golf, and Spa), analyzes gross margin variances, identifies slow-moving inventory, and records inventory adjustments.
• Maintains schedule of fixed asset additions.
• Contributes in preparation of weekly cash forecast.
• Reviews event billing entries in catering software to verify accurate GL postings and supports with preparation of event P&L’s.
• Assists with compilation of data for the annual budget.
• Performs special projects, as necessary.
• Assists with preparation of material for audits.
• Adheres to Club policies and procedures.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university (Accounting degree preferred); or two to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual shall have advanced knowledge of Inventory Control Systems, Accounting software; Database software; JONAS, POS system; Microsoft Office including Excel.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including the following :

EOE / DFWP

The Mar-a-Lago Club participates in the federal E-Verify program, an electronic system that verifies employment authorization in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with government databases. The company uses E-Verify only after an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. The company does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or candidates who have not received a job offer from the company.