Staff Accountant - Mainsail Lodging & Development

Mainsail Property Management is looking for a staff accountant to join our team in our Tampa office. This person will manage all accounting procedures to ensure Mainsail’s overall financial health.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, excellent attention to detail and deep knowledge of regional laws/regulations.

Responsibilities:

General Ledger Maintenance

• Record and maintain journal entries for various financial transactions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Review and approve accounts payable invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions, including invoicing and collections.

Expense Management

• Review and analyze expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assist in controlling costs through monitoring and reporting.

Bank Reconciliation

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to verify accuracy of financial transactions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Financial Reporting

• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of financial analyses as needed.

Audit Support

• Assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare documentation and respond to audit inquiries.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and industry best practices.

Special Projects

• Collaborate on ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by the Finance Manager or Controller.
• Provide support for process improvements within the finance department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate setting within the hospitality industry or a hotel accounting office.
• Strong math skills
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles and hotel accounting practices
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to handle information confidentially 
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently 
• Familiarity with hospitality property management systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel
• Proven experience meeting regular deadlines

About Mainsail Property Management

Mainsail is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, corporate furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing, and sales. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz-era icon.

Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic individuals who take the work seriously, but not themselves.   

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law.

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