Job Description
Ashford (NYSE American: AINC) is a leading provider of asset management and other services to companies within the hospitality industry. Ashford’s leadership has a very successful track record and many years of experience investing in and asset managing lodging real estate.
—Manage and oversee the month end/quarterly close process for the property level, including preparation/review of journal entries.
—Oversee the Property tax reconciliation process to ensure tax calculations are performed accurately and all documentation is complete and obtained in a timely manner.
—Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and document any variances.
—Analyze and review complex accounting and financial transactions for internal and external reporting.
—Determine proper accounting treatment of leases/property specific contracts and maintain lease schedule to ensure all leases are accounted for & identify variances that may require adjustments.
—Review monthly management fee calculation schedules to ensure the accuracy of the management fee recognized.
—Ensure compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies and identify areas of improvement within the accounting department to increase efficiencies and streamline processes.
—Coordinate and assist in external and internal audits to ensure all requested documents and reports are provided in a timely manner.
—Assist with preparation of company consolidated financial statements.
—Manage, train, and review month end processes performed by third party companies.
—Perform balance sheet and PL property-level fluctuation analysis.
—Supervisor Staff/Senior Accountant(s).
—Other projects or additional duties as assigned management.

Location Description
Ashford

Requirements
—Bachelor’s degree in accounting
—CPA or CPA candidate with section(s) passed.
—Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
—Hospitality, real estate, or public accounting a plus
—Public accounting experience a plus
—Advanced excel skills and Adobe Acrobat
—Strong Knowledge of General ledger accounting & accounting systems (Oracle experience a plus)
—Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
—Analytical, self-motivated, detail-oriented, resourceful and organized
—Work requires strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
—Ability to direct and supervise

Status
Full-time