Hotel Staff Accountant

Recess is where the everyday takes a break.

Launching in the Fall of 2026, Recess Hotel & Club will transform Savannah’s storied Manger Building into a new kind of lifestyle hotel and clubhouse. With 221 rooms—including suites and bunk rooms—plus co-working, a rooftop pool, a circuit-based wellness club, a French brasserie, and layered social spaces, Recess is designed as a “public club”: a private clubhouse for all. Locals, members, and travelers will come together to eat, drink, work, play, and connect.

The project builds on the momentum of Hotel Bardo Savannah, Left Lane’s flagship urban resort that opened in 2024. Bardo has already been recognized as one of the Best New Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler, Best Hotels of the Year by Travel + Leisure, and earned the inaugural Michelin Key designation—cementing Left Lane as one of hospitality’s most closely watched innovators.

Left Lane is a vertically integrated hospitality development and management company focused on transforming historic, iconic properties into layered destinations that reflect their communities. With more than $1.5B in projects planned across Savannah, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Providence, Phoenix, and Bozeman, Left Lane is building a portfolio of hotels, clubs, and experiences that are both nostalgic and forward-looking.

Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.

About The Role

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the hotel, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close. This role works closely with hotel leadership and corporate partners to maintain financial integrity while supporting operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, allocations, payroll entries)
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with USALI guidelines
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and correct GL coding
• Assist with AP processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and payment runs
• Support AR functions including guest ledger review, city ledger reconciliations, and collection follow-ups
• Monitor vendor aging and assist in resolving discrepancies
• Perform daily cash, credit card, and deposit reconciliations
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking
• Support safeguarding of cash handling and internal controls
• Support annual budget and periodic forecast processes
• Assist with departmental expense tracking and variance analysis
• Prepare schedules and support materials for ownership, management, and audits
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with audit requests, PIP tracking, and lender reporting as needed
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
• Respond to accounting inquiries from department leaders
• Assist with system implementations, process improvements, and special projects
• Provide cross-coverage support within the accounting team as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred
• Hospitality experience required
• Experience in an independent hotel or management company environment strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Experience with hotel accounting systems (e.g., Profitsword, BirchStreet, Oracle Financials, or similar) preferred
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Familiarity with USALI standards a plus
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-finance leaders
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional need to work evenings or weekends during month-end close or audits