Staff Accountant in Lehi, Utah at Generation Hospitality

About Generation Hospitality

As a recognized leader in the hospitality industry, Generation Hospitality Group brings unparalleled expertise in marketing, sales, operations and revenue management.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to support our property accounting team. This role will focus on daily financial reporting and accounts payable processing, helping ensure accurate, timely financial information across our hotel portfolio.

This position plays a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting month-end close, and improving the efficiency of our accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Reporting

• Prepare and review daily revenue reports across assigned properties
• Ensure accuracy between PMS, POS, and accounting systems
• Investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner
• Communicate discrepancies to property teams and follow through on resolution

Accounts Payable

• Review and code invoices in accordance with company standards and chart of accounts
• Ensure proper approvals and documentation are in place prior to posting
• Post AP transactions accurately and timely
• Identify and correct coding errors proactively
• Support vendor inquiries and payment tracking as needed

Banking & Cash Reconciliation

• Review and reconcile daily bank activity, including deposits, withdrawals, and credit card transactions
• Ensure all cash activity is accurately recorded and aligned with daily reporting and accounting records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements, PMS/POS systems, and the general ledger
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely completion
• Monitor for unusual or unauthorized transactions and escalate as needed

Month-End Close Support

• Assist with AP cutoffs and accruals
• Support reconciliations related to AP and daily reporting
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data leading into close

Process Improvement & Controls

• Help maintain and improve AP and daily reporting procedures
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy
• Support internal control standards and compliance with company policies

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hospitality or accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with multiple systems and large data sets
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with hotel accounting systems (M3, PMS/POS integrations, etc.)
• Familiarity with accounts payable workflows and controls
• Experience reviewing daily financial activity or revenue reporting

What Success Looks Like

• Daily reports are accurate, timely, and require minimal rework
• AP is processed cleanly with consistent coding and minimal corrections
• Issues are identified and resolved proactively—not at month-end
• Property teams trust the data and responsiveness of the accounting team