Staff Accountant

A Central Coast legend reborn.  From its earliest incarnation in 1886 as a popular stagecoach stop during California’s Gold Rush, to its years as a surreptitious hangout through Prohibition, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern has long held a fabled place in Central Coast lore. Revered and raucously enjoyed for generations, the beloved landmark is the definitive luxury destination in the Santa Ynez Valley.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and hotel policies.

The Staff Accountant maintains the property’s Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Cashier functions in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Additionally, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.

• General Ledger Maintenance:
  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
  • Record necessary journal entries to reflect financial transactions accurately.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Provide insights into financial performance and contribute to budget variance analyses.
• Accounts Reconciliation:
  • Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable on a regular basis.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Expense Management:
  • Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Work collaboratively with departments to monitor and control expenses.
• Audit Support:
  • Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Support the audit process by responding to auditor inquiries and ensuring compliance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process by providing accurate and timely financial information.
  • Collaborate with department heads to understand and analyze budget variances

• Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.  

• Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.  

• Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. 

• Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information. 

• Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers. 

• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. 

• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified. 

• Respond to and/or resolve questions, issues, or disputes from guests and other employees.

• Process customer tax exemptions following government regulations. 

• Review, reconcile, and process credit card vouchers and advance deposits. 

• Monitor and audit gift certificate and incentive award redemption activity.  

• Verify and reconcile simple bank statements or department records.  

• Follow all company policies and procedures, ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, protect company assets, protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. 

• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service. 

• Speak with others using clear and professional language, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. 

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support the team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. 

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. 

• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Must have the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.

• Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.

• Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.

• Ability to operate a computer and calculator.

• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.

• Ability to compile facts and figures.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years previous experience working in an accounting or finance role. Hospitality experience is strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of hotel systems and operations is preferred.

• Strong computer skills and Excel knowledge.

Position Pays $26 to $27.30 based on experience 

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

Railway Jonata LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Railway Jonata LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Railway Jonata LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.