About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Write your own music city story. Let us show you the real Nashville, connecting you to the creative spirit of the city’s artisans. Four Seasons is the new social hub of downtown Nashville’s SoBro neighbourhood, just steps from music, sports and entertainment. Feel the rhythm of our vibrant restaurants and event spaces, and the harmony of our Spa and rooftop pool – celebrating nature with views of the Cumberland River and Riverfront Park. With unparalleled Four Seasons service and warm Southern hospitality, we’ll inspire a truly authentic experience of Music City.

We are turning up the volume in Music City and we want you to join our playlist! Weaving the warmth of southern hospitality with the intuition of Four Seasons service, our team is changing the landscape of Nashville.  

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Staff Accountant, an exciting opportunity to be part of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville! 

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supervising other areas within the Finance Department under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures. This person will have strong leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills, is able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation, and can evidence having a solid work ethic, good business acumen and a passion for service. Prior experience in a mixed-use residential hotel is preferred.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office.

Assist Assistant Director of Finance with maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard the assets and resources of the hotel.

Actively support other department managers with matters dealing with labor standards, payroll, and other issues that may arise.

Direct and supervise the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering or other areas as directed by the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance

Assist with the development of the Finance Department staff to aid the future growth of the company.

Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.

Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual.

Good understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals, and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Assist the Assistant Director of Finance in preparation of all budgets and forecasts.

Understand the current Edition of USALI.

Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.

Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.

Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of count, price, and valuation.

Safeguard the cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued Banks, including general cashier, and reporting any discrepancies to the Assistant DOF.

Assist with month end adjustment journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Prepare periodic vacation and medical deduction audits.

Prepare required backup or work papers in order to provide analysis and control over balance sheet and P&L accounts and to serve the purpose of internal and external audits.

Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage can be provided for employees on vacation or leave.

Be familiar with the program of records control, security, retention, and disposal in accordance with hotel policy and procedures.

Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

Ensure that income is properly recorded, and an accurate and timely Daily Business Report is generated.

Have the ability to direct the efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the payroll, general ledger, accounts payable and general cashiering.

Meet with Division and Department Heads and observe the actual work being performed in each department in order to establish labor standards for all job categories within the hotel; review each department at least twice per year to determine the adequacy of their labor standards, propose changes when necessary and implement with proper approval.

Review daily/weekly labor report and explain the major variances to established labor standards.

Assist Department Heads and Division Heads in researching any discrepancies or problems highlighted by the daily, weekly and monthly labor productivity reports.

Assist the Assistant Director of Finance in Forecasting/Budgeting and assist the Department Heads in producing their annual labor budgets.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience with a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.

Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings

Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities

Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations

Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles

Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance

Work in a safe, prudent, and organized manner

Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures.

Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills.  Sun, iScala and Opera Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.

Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.

Ability to read, write and speak English.

About Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Nashville

Nashville, a city of rich culture & home to Southern hospitality. Superb residences set high above the downtown buzz with far-reaching views of the Cumberland River and city skyline. 40 stories high, with 235 keys (42 suites) and 143 residence units the property is located in the upmarket neighborhood of SoBro where floor to ceiling windows provide unobstructed downtown panoramic views. The hotel features 25,330 sq ft of meeting space, Mimo Restaurant and Bar, a luxury spa, and an outdoor pool deck.  

Service Culture

Currently operating over 120 hotels and resorts, and 45 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride, and satisfaction in what we do.

What to Expect

Dynamic Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!

Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round

Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Plan) as well as Vacation & Holiday Pay

Sick Pay, Disability Coverage and Life Insurance

Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Complementary Uniforms and uniform care

Complimentary Employee Meals

Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.

And so much more!

Visa Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for an L-1 visa sponsorship.

FOUR SEASONS HOTELS & RESORTS

Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees – people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

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