Staff Accountant

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Palm Beach, FL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Food • Real Estate • Travel • Hospitality
The Role
Prepares financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and bank reconciliations; maintains the general ledger; reviews accounts payable disbursements; supports external audits; contributes to state and local tax filings; monitors accounting standards; and uses accounting technology to ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant at The Breakers Palm Beach will be responsible for performing various accounting functions, including preparing balance sheets, income statements, and bank reconciliations. This role involves maintaining the general ledger, conducting necessary financial analysis to ensure accurate reporting, reviewing accounts payable disbursements, and ensuring correct accounting of payments. The Staff Accountant will also assist external auditors, contribute to state and local tax filings, stay up-to-date on accounting standards, and possess a strong understanding of accounting technology.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Proven experience in accounting roles
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting
- Experience with maintaining general ledger and preparing financial statements
- Ability to work effectively with external auditors
- Familiarity with state and local tax regulations
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities:
- Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and bank reconciliations
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial reporting
- Review accounts payable disbursements and allocate payments correctly
- Assist external auditors during audits
- Contribute to the preparation of state and local tax filings
- Stay informed about updates to accounting standards
- Utilize accounting technology efficiently
- Complete additional tasks as assigned by management

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • Proven experience in accounting roles
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting
  • Experience maintaining the general ledger and preparing financial statements
  • Ability to work effectively with external auditors
  • Familiarity with state and local tax regulations
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
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The Company
2,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1896

What We Do

The Breakers Palm Beach is a family‑owned, historic luxury oceanfront resort on 140 acres in Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1896 and still owned by Flagler heirs, it provides upscale accommodations, multiple signature restaurants, golf, spa and event venues, and comprehensive guest services. Employing over 2,500 people, the resort emphasizes heritage preservation, world‑class hospitality, culinary excellence and community and environmental stewardship.

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