Accountant

Drury Hotels · Cape Girardeau

Property Location:

200 South Farrar Dr - Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

You belong at Drury Hotels.

Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

Work-life-balance – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights

Career growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year

Health and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program

Retirement - Company-matched 401(k)

Award-winning - Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025

Incentives - Quarterly bonuses (we succeed together!) based on hotel results

Summary:

This is a non-supervisory Accountant position based in Drury Hotels Company’s Cape Girardeau Corporate Office. The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of hotels and supporting the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with special projects and initiatives. This role requires a high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, and consistently promotes the Drury culture through interactions with team members, vendors, and customers. The position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain accounting records for assigned hotels, including preparing journal entries and analyzing variances from budget in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Prepare year-end workpapers for assigned companies, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and file sales tax reports and process property tax payments and loan payments for assigned hotels.
Process Accounts Payable for a limited time during the training period.
Assist in the annual budgeting process.
Support the preparation of schedules and documentation requested by external auditors for the annual audit.
Assist with analysis of monthly financial results, variances, and other reports as requested.
Exhibit a +1 Service Attitude by providing courteous, friendly, and responsive customer service; respond promptly and efficiently to inquiries and requests.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism at all times.
Perform other assignments and special projects as requested.

Education and/or Experience:

A college degree with a major in accounting is required.
A minimum of two years of related accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications, General Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

Requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to clearly read, write, and speak English.
Requires excellent spelling, grammar, and verbal and written communication skills.
Requires the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with the public, service providers, and team members in a warm, friendly, and professional manner that supports a hospitable team environment.
Requires strong attention to detail when composing, preparing, and reviewing work, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Requires a thorough understanding of Company policies and procedures related to job responsibilities.
Requires the ability to apply sound business judgments and make well-reasoned decisions related to assigned duties.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) with the ability to enter data accurately and efficiently.
Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, set goals, and consistently meet deadlines.
Must be willing to actively contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
Requires compassionate, professional, and effective interpersonal skills.
We are seeking a candidate with strong accounting knowledge and interpersonal skills who is committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

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