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Maya Hotels | 8632 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28214

Join Maya Hotels and Take the Next Step in Your Career!

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for hospitality and a strong understanding of financial operations? At Maya Hotels, we are seeking a Hotel Staff Accountant – Income Audit & General Accounting to join our accounting team and support a growing portfolio of hotel properties.

This role combines daily income audit responsibilities with broader general accounting functions, providing hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle within a multi-property hospitality environment. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

If you are looking to grow your accounting career while gaining valuable experience across multiple hotel properties and nationally recognized hospitality brands, this is an excellent opportunity to join the Maya Hotels family!

Maya Hotels is a growing hospitality management company dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and strong operational performance across our portfolio of hotels. We proudly represent nationally recognized brands including Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Courtyard, Tru, Avid, Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and Aloft.

Our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and professional growth makes Maya Hotels a great place to build your career.

Learn more about us at www.mayahotels.com.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, STD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Employee Perks: Employee Referral Program, hotel discounts, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Career growth opportunities within the Maya Hotels family
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Hands-on exposure to full-cycle hotel accounting
• The opportunity to work with multiple hotel properties and nationally recognized hospitality brands

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Income Audit & Revenue Reconciliation

• Perform daily income audit procedures, verifying room revenue, rate variances, folio adjustments, and other revenue activity against PMS reports.
• Reconcile daily revenue postings across rooms, food and beverage, and other operated departments in accordance with USALI standards.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between PMS, POS, and general ledger postings.
• Review complimentary rooms, discounts, adjustments, allowances, and other revenue adjustments for proper authorization and documentation.
• Monitor credit card settlements and reconcile activity against merchant statements.
• Identify unusual revenue activity or discrepancies and communicate findings to the appropriate hotel or accounting leadership.
• Maintain accurate and organized daily audit documentation and supporting records.

General Accounting

• Assist with month-end close procedures, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with accounts payable processing, including invoice coding, approvals, and vendor account maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and assist with variance analysis.
• Review financial activity for accuracy and completeness and research discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records using Sage 50 Quantum or comparable accounting software.
• Assist with maintaining proper documentation for financial transactions and accounting processes.
• Support the Controller with financial reporting, audits, special projects, and other accounting-related requests.
• Assist with ensuring accounting practices are consistent with company policies, internal controls, and USALI standards.

Multi-Property Accounting Support

• Support accounting activities across multiple hotel properties and legal entities.
• Communicate with hotel-level leadership and operational teams regarding accounting questions, discrepancies, and financial documentation.
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting daily, weekly, and monthly accounting deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and overall efficiency.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent accounting experience will be considered.
• 1–3+ years of hotel accounting, income audit, or hospitality accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) is a plus.
• Experience with Sage 50 Quantum or comparable accounting software preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, formulas, and financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial records.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple properties, entities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with hotel and corporate teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and employee information.
• Hospitality or hotel accounting experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong accounting experience.

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read financial reports, spreadsheets, invoices, and other documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and hotel leadership.
• Occasionally lifting items up to 20 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment with changing demands.

Ready to Join the Team?

Apply today by submitting your resume detailing your relevant experience to show us why you're the perfect fit for Maya Hotels. We look forward to welcoming you to the Maya Hotels Family!

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any others job related duties assigned by their supervisor. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department.