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A-1 Hospitality Group

Accounting Coordinator

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$23 - $29.75/hr

Hotel Accounting Coordinator Position Summary The Hotel Accounting Coordinator is responsible for supporting the hotel's financial operations by ensuring accurate accounting records, timely ...

Dimensionhospitality

$120 - $180/hr

Oversee all accounting and financial functions for both hotel properties * Prepare and review monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses * Ensure timely and accurate ...

HHM Hotels

Accounting Manager

Long Beach, CA

$73K/yr

Accounting Manager Oversee and perform hotel accounting functions and personnel to ensure consistent compliance with accounting standards and regulations Your Growth Path Assistant Controller ...

Dimensionhospitality

Dual Hotel Controller

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Oversee all accounting and financial functions for both hotel properties * Prepare and review monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses * Ensure timely and accurate ...

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How much do hotel accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for hotel accounting in the United States is $95,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is hotel accounting?

Hotel accounting refers to the specialized financial management and bookkeeping processes involved in running a hotel or hospitality business. It includes tracking revenue from room bookings, food and beverage sales, and other services, as well as managing expenses, payroll, and taxes. Hotel accountants generate financial reports, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and support decision-making to maximize profitability. Their work is vital for maintaining accurate records and the financial health of the hotel.

What are hotel accounting jobs?

Hotel accounting jobs are for accountants and financial analysts who focus on assisting hotel companies with their finances. As an accountant for a hotel chain, your responsibilities include tracking revenue and expenses, organizing financial statements and reports, managing payroll, conducting a financial audit, completing daily financial reconciliation, and reporting financial information to the corporate office. Your duties as a financial analyst for a hotel chain include conducting monthly reports, creating budgets, recognizing ways to cut expenses, forecasting finances using economic trends, ensuring financial compliance, and advising the chain on potential investment and revenue-increasing opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in hotel accounting, and why are they important?

To thrive in Hotel Accounting, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and hospitality industry practices, often supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with property management systems (PMS), accounting software like QuickBooks or Oracle Hospitality, and relevant certifications such as CPA or CHAE are typically expected. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help you manage financial records and coordinate with hotel staff effectively. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate financial management, regulatory compliance, and the efficient operation of hotel business processes.

What are some unique challenges faced by professionals in hotel accounting, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in hotel accounting often encounter challenges such as managing complex revenue streams, tracking occupancy rates, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations. They must reconcile accounts from multiple departments like front desk, housekeeping, and food & beverage, which requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with various teams. Addressing these challenges involves staying up-to-date with hospitality accounting software, maintaining clear processes for daily revenue audits, and fostering collaborative relationships across departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

What is the difference between Hotel Accounting vs Hotel Bookkeeping?

AspectHotel AccountingHotel Bookkeeping
Primary FocusFinancial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and complianceRecording daily financial transactions and maintaining ledgers
Skills & CertificationsAccounting certifications (e.g., CPA), financial analysis skillsBasic accounting knowledge, familiarity with bookkeeping software
Work EnvironmentFinance departments within hotels or hospitality companiesFront desk, finance, or administrative areas in hotels
Employer & Industry UsageHotels, resorts, hospitality chainsHotels, motels, small hospitality businesses

Hotel accounting involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance, often requiring advanced certifications like CPA. Hotel bookkeeping focuses on recording daily transactions and maintaining accurate ledgers. While both roles are essential for hotel financial management, accounting is more strategic and analytical, whereas bookkeeping is more transactional and operational.

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Infographic showing various Hotel Accounting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,659 per year, or $46 per hour.

Corporate Hotel Accountant

Stanford Hotels

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Stanford Hotels is seeking an experienced Corporate Hotel Accountant to join their growing team!
The Corporate Hotel Accountant is a member of the finance and accounting team whose primary responsibilities are performing, managing and overseeing hotel accounting duties. This position will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the accounting at the hotels as well as overseeing and assisting with the month end close for certain hotels. The Corporate Hotel Accountant will report to the Corporate Hotel Controller and the respective Hotel Controller. This is a full time position located at Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, NC
JOB DUTIES:
  • Perform daily income audit balancing & reconciliation
  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliation
  • Assist in processing vendors' invoices, travel agent commissions, and expenses reports, petty cash vouchers, and any other cash disbursements. Duties will include matching purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and any other supporting documentation with vendors' invoices, accurately verifying invoice & tax amounts, securing proper approvals, posting to proper general ledger accounts, scheduling timely payments, running computer reports and printing payments checks.
  • Answer questions and inquiries from vendors.
  • Maintain an efficient filing system.
  • Assist in the Accounts Payable month-end closing.
  • Answer commission inquiries regarding missed or past due commissions by researching guest information and responding by letter to the agency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller or Hotel Controller

Corporate responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Monitor, manage, and perform month end close procedures for certain hotels
  • Supervise local hotel accountant for certain hotels
  • Monitor and review for accuracy the general ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements for certain hotels
  • Provide technical expertise and direction to hotel controllers
  • Work with auditors and respond to auditor inquiries
  • Answer hotel accounting policy and procedure related questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and procedures
  • Communicate with co-workers and management in a courteous and professional manner
  • Record and post intercompany journals/intercompany expense allocation
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have a minimum of Associates degree in Accounting. Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
  • Must have at least 3 years of hotel accounting experience
  • Prior staff accounting or corporate accounting experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with the Uniform Systems of Accounts for the Lodging Industry preferred
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction from manager
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Knowledge of D365, UKG, Birchstreet and Profit Sword preferred
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Independent thinker

WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Holiday pay - 8 days!
  • Competitive Vacation Time
  • Sick Pay
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k - with match!
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Hospital Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Education Reimbursements
  • Commuter Programs
  • Discount Programs

Stanford Hotels Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Rebecca Dawes at rdawes@stanfordhotels.com or call 415-266-9821 to let us know the nature of your request.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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