Property Accountant / Staff Accountant in New York, New York at NO Hotel Management LLC

ABOUT THE ROLE

Nine Orchard is a 113-room hotel in the restored 1912 bank building at the corner of Canal and Orchard on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Our guests come from every walk of life and every corner of the world, and they choose the Lower East Side for a reason. They notice everything.

The Property Accountant / Staff Accountant performs hotel accounting, including compiling, reviewing, and reconciling entries, and processes accounting reports and payroll. You will own the daily income audit across the hotel and our food and beverage outlets, keep cash, bank, and credit card accounts reconciled, support accounts payable, and play a key role in the month-end close and payroll.

We are looking for a detail-driven accountant who takes pride in clean books and understands that accurate, timely financials support every part of the guest experience. Reports to the hotel's Assistant Director of Finance.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Income audit and daily revenue

• Perform income audit for the hotel and food and beverage outlets

• Verify accuracy of night audit work and input data into M3 for daily sales reporting

• Review guest ledger accounts and work with the operations team to ensure client accounts are maintained

• Post ledger payments

• Audit daily deposits

• Reconcile daily postings of cash and report daily overages and shortages

• Set up new accounts in accordance with policy

Cash, bank, and credit card

• Manage bank, cash, house bank, and credit card reconciliations

• Reconcile credit card backup and inform management of discrepancies

• Prepare and submit petty cash reimbursements in accordance with accounting policies

Accounts payable and purchasing

• Assist with vendor onboarding, accounts payable reconciliation, and payment processing

• Ensure account coding is accurate and invoices are processed in a timely manner

• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries

• Ensure purchasing policies are followed

Month-end close and financial reporting

• Perform hotel accounting, including compiling, reviewing, and reconciling entries

• Work with the Director of Finance to prepare weekly and monthly financials, including month-end reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger review

• Assist in reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts

• Process accounting reports

Payroll and personnel

• Assist with payroll reconciliation, processing, and recording

• Input new hires, personnel changes, and rate changes in the pay system

• Maintain confidentiality and keep payroll records updated, such as W-4, rates of pay, benefits, address, and phone number

• Enter pay details, including time clock records, tips, vacation, and sick time

• Prepare payroll reports and verify accuracy

• Assist in administering wage garnishments

• Assist with onboarding and personnel management duties based on the needs of the business

General

• Maintain current knowledge of all accounting systems

• Perform all duties with close attention to detail

• Uphold security and confidentiality standards across computer systems, keys, locks, inventory, and property and employee information

• Perform any additional tasks requested by the Director or Assistant Director of Finance or hotel management

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience

• Strong accounting and finance knowledge, with a proven understanding of the month-end close cycle

• Strong understanding of varying types of balance sheet reconciliations

• Previous exposure to hotel and restaurant accounting and cash management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and systems skills

• High school diploma or GED plus 4 years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field from a four-year college or university

• Experience with M3 or similar hotel accounting systems

WHAT WE EXPECT IN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS

• Deliver an accurate, timely daily income audit across the hotel and all food and beverage outlets

• Keep bank, cash, house bank, and credit card accounts fully reconciled, with discrepancies flagged and resolved promptly

• Support an on-time month-end close, with balance sheet reconciliations complete and supported

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, with personnel records kept current and confidential

• Build strong working relationships with operations teams and vendors

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Pay: $75,000 – $85,000 commensurate with experience

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• Supplement al coverage options (life, disability, accident, critical illness)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• May require lifting up to 50 pounds on a daily basis

• May require sitting for up to eight hours, and standing, walking, pushing, kneeling, bending, balancing, squatting, reaching, and stretching for up to two hours per day

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role

• Duties may change based on the needs of the operation, and this job description is subject to review and revision

ABOUT MML HOSPITALITY

MML Hospitality operates a portfolio of culturally relevant hotels and restaurants including Hotel Saint Vincent (New Orleans) and Nine Orchard (New York), along with the food and beverage operations at The Driskill and The Proper in Austin — with two new properties and membership clubs opening in 2027. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.