- Location
- Royal Sonesta New Orleans, LA, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Workday
Description
We’re People People. Are you?
We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.
But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
At Sonesta, strong financial operations help keep our hotels running smoothly while supporting exceptional guest and employee experiences. As a Staff Accountant, you’ll support daily accounting operations and financial reporting while helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across the property.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys balancing accounting support, financial analysis, reporting, and operational collaboration. You’ll work closely with Finance leadership and hotel departments to support reconciliations, reporting, audits, and day-to-day accounting activities that help drive hotel success.
If you’re analytical, organized, and passionate about hospitality finance — we’d love to meet you.
What you’ll be doing
Support daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll support, and cash management activities.
Prepare and maintain financial reports, operational analysis, account reconciliations, and supporting accounting documentation accurately and efficiently.
Assist with month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, operational reporting, and financial reporting deadlines.
Support budgeting, forecasting, labor analysis, invoice processing, and operational finance initiatives across hotel departments.
Review financial transactions, invoices, expense reports, and operational records for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Partner closely with Finance leadership, Human Resources, Operations, Front Office, and other hotel departments to support business operations and financial accuracy.
Maintain accurate accounting records, operational files, audit documentation, and financial reporting systems.
Assist with audits, inventory reviews, purchasing controls, vendor management, and operational finance projects as needed.
Maintain strong knowledge of hotel accounting systems, PMS platforms, procurement systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, accounting efficiency, and operational finance processes across the property.
Help foster a collaborative, analytical, and business-focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
Any other duties as assigned.
What great looks like
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
1+ years of accounting, hospitality finance, hotel accounting, or financial reporting experience preferred.
Previous Staff Accountant, Accounting Coordinator, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Assistant, or hospitality accounting experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes.
Experience using hotel accounting systems, PMS platforms, Excel, procurement systems, and financial reporting tools preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, operational efficiency, and financial integrity.
Positive attitude with a collaborative, dependable, and team-oriented mindset.
CPA track, accounting certifications, or hospitality finance experience preferred.
Flexible availability including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.
A passion for hospitality, financial operations, teamwork, operational excellence, and supporting exceptional guest experiences through strong business performance.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
How we reward you
At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Educational Assistance
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)
- Additional Perks & Employee Discounts
Our Commitment to You
Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before You Apply
To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.