Hybrid Corporate Accountant chez HRI Hospitality

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management.

We’re here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level.

We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career!

Corporate Accountant

Regular Full-Time

HRIL Corporate, New Orleans, LA, US 

An excellent opportunity to join our growing Corporate Accounting team located in New Orleans, LA. Collaborative environment with opportunity to grow and develop within the organization!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for supporting the centralized accounting shared service platform by ensuring that the financial operations provided by the group are executed at a sufficiently high level while remaining in compliance with applicable policies, standards, and procedures. 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Hospitality Accounting and a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/Finance concentration.
• Proficiency in the use of various property management system software platforms as well as the Microsoft Office Suite is recommended

SKILLS:

• Must be able to work with, understand and interpret financial information, hotel operations data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must be able to prioritize regional, or hotel, or departmental functions in order to meet all deadlines.
• Must routinely meet deadlines.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the need.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

• Monitor hotel revenues/expenses and ensure the accurate recording as per HRI established guidelines.
• Assist the Regional Controller in overseeing the development of a viable action plan(s) to establish timelines, and address issues such as staffing and training requirements, reengineering of work, hardware/software needs, integration of new standards/procedures, maintaining operational continuity and related transition activities.
• Direct or prepare all financial reports in accordance with HRI requirements, meeting various due dates
• Perform detailed financial reviews at their assigned properties. 
• Ensure that corporate-mandated policies, procedures, directives, and decisions are communicated fully and objectively to assigned hotels.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with HRI standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Establish, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures designed to achieve company objectives, operational goals, and legal requirements.
• Ensure cost-effectiveness of resource (staffing) utilization, and the quality and quantity of services provided.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Long hours sometimes required.
• Must be willing, able and available to travel on short notice, and spend multiple nights away from home.
• Sedentary work, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly, to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

HRI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and their commitment to reflect the communities in which we operate. We are deeply driven by creating a collaborative and vibrant culture and welcome all regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability or Veteran status.    

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.