Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Big Easy Management | New Orleans, LA

Job Type: Full-Time Work Location: Primarily Remote, with Occasional In-Person Meetings Department: Finance & Accounting Reports To: Finance Leadership

Important: Required Pre-Employment Assessment

All applicants must complete the following assessment to be considered for this position:

https://www.ondemandassessment.com/o/JB-Z7CMLCV3I/landing?u=1146818

Applications submitted without a completed assessment will not be reviewed. Please complete the assessment in addition to submitting your resume.

About Big Easy Management

Big Easy Management is a growing hospitality property management company based in New Orleans. We manage approximately 200 active rentals, including vacation rentals, and boutique hotels.

We're a small, collaborative team with high standards. We take pride in delivering exceptional experiences for our property owners and guests while building a company where employees can take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact.

We value transparency, accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we're looking for people who are excited to grow with us.

About the Position

We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team.

Accounting in hospitality property management is different from accounting in a traditional business. Our team manages financial activity across a large portfolio of properties, including owner statements and distributions, vendor payments, reservation revenue, tax filings, and financial reporting.

This creates a fast-paced environment with a particularly busy monthly accounting and reporting cycle. Accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work without needing constant supervision. You'll have support from our finance leadership and operations teams, but we expect you to manage deadlines, communicate proactively, identify discrepancies, and help solve problems.

This is an opportunity to join a growing company where you'll have meaningful responsibilities and the ability to help improve how our accounting department operates.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and monthly financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, payment platforms, and other financial transactions.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Investigate discrepancies and proactively resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting as needed.
• Maintain organized financial records and support strong internal accounting controls.

Property Management & Owner Accounting

• Assist with monthly property owner statements, reconciliations, and distributions.
• Review property-level income and expenses to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and allocated.
• Reconcile reservation revenue, guest payments, refunds, and other property-related transactions.
• Coordinate with operations and other departments to resolve billing and accounting discrepancies.
• Support an accurate and timely monthly owner reporting process.

Tax Compliance & Year-End Reporting

• Prepare and file applicable occupancy, lodging, and sales tax returns related to reservation revenue.
• Reconcile taxable revenue and taxes collected to ensure accurate reporting and remittance.
• Coordinate W-9 collection and maintain accurate tax information for owners and vendors.
• Prepare and process year-end 1099 reporting for applicable owners and vendors.
• Assist with year-end accounting procedures and other tax-related reporting requirements.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Help develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with finance leadership and other departments to resolve issues.
• Assist with implementing new systems, technology, and automation to streamline accounting processes.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as the company grows.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to identify problems, investigate discrepancies, and work toward solutions.
• Based in the New Orleans area and available for occasional in-person meetings.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience in hospitality, short-term rentals, hotels, or property management accounting.
• Familiarity with lodging taxes, sales taxes, and 1099 reporting.
• Experience with property management software, such as Hostaway.
• Experience improving accounting processes or implementing automation.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Primarily remote work arrangement with occasional in-person collaboration.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited PTO and 10 sick days.
• Employee discounts on eligible property stays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and expanded responsibilities.
• A collaborative team environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• The opportunity to help shape the accounting processes of a growing hospitality company.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys accounting, takes pride in getting the details right, and doesn't need to be reminded to follow through.

You're comfortable managing a recurring monthly workload, can recognize when something doesn't look right, and aren't afraid to ask questions or recommend improvements.

Most importantly, you're dependable, accountable, and excited to be part of a team that's building something for the long term.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete BOTH of the following steps:

• Submit your resume through Indeed.
• Complete our required pre-employment assessment using the link below:

Required Assessment:

https://www.ondemandassessment.com/o/JB-Z7CMLCV3I/landing?u=1146818

Please note: Completing the assessment is mandatory. Resumes will only be reviewed for applicants who have completed the assessment.

We appreciate your interest in joining Big Easy Management and look forward to learning more about you!

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote