Staff Accountant - Audit

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town centre and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th‑century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine‑dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first‑ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature‑ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. At Auberge Collection, we redefine luxury not only through exceptional guest experiences, but through disciplined stewardship and financial excellence behind the scenes. As a General Accountant, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the hotel’s operations. In this role, you will ensure accuracy, transparency, and strategic insight across all accounting functions, providing the clarity and control necessary to support informed decision‑making, operational excellence, and sustainable profitability.

As a General Accountant at Auberge Collection, your expertise will provide the clarity and control that allow operations to thrive while upholding the highest standards of compliance and accountability.

Oversee core financial accounting processes, ensuring accurate recording, classification, and reporting of all transactions.

Monitor expenses and support cost control initiatives, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and improved profitability.

Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies, mitigating risk and safeguarding the hotel’s financial standing.

Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation, reconciliations, and detailed explanations in accordance with audit standards.

Perform regular account reconciliations, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Prepare the monthly global invoice with accuracy and timeliness.

Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing actionable recommendations to management.

Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to monitor the checkbook, support operational areas, and jointly define weekly or bi‑weekly payment schedules.

Supervise inventory processes in conjunction with the Purchasing Supervisor to ensure alignment between financial records and physical stock.

Review and reconcile master accounts for group business, including contract analysis for deposit tracking and commission eligibility.

Apply deposits to master accounts upon receipt and calculate group commissions accurately and efficiently.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting practices.

Proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Auberge 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, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

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