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Accounting Generalist
Company : Omni Amelia Island Resort
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
Location
Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Opening in Fall 2025, Omni Fort Lauderdale will provide South Florida with 120,000 square feet of event space, new food and beverage options, a Natural Spring inspired full-service spa and entertainment pedestrian plaza featuring high-end shopping, amphitheater, charter boat docking and beautiful promenade. The new iconic landmark offers unforgettable views of the Atlantic paired with unrivalled convenience and intelligently designed meeting spaces. The hotel will be directly connected to the Broward County Convention Center, immediately adjacent to Port Everglades cruise terminal and less than two miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport.
Job Description
Be a part of the pre-opening team for the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel!
Opening Fall 2025, the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1850 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel will also have over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views.
To ensure a safe, efficient, well-maintained hotel environment while providing maintenance services to guests in a courteous, professional and engaging manner.
Responsibilities
- Main responsibility will be general accounting duties and functions in areas of need within the Finance Department.
- Assist in handling customer and vendor inquiries in a timely efficient manner, including but not limited to researching and resolving customer issues as well as vendor requests.
- Assist with the processing of all invoices and checks for payment.
- Assist with reconciling vendor statements and solving discrepancies.
- Assist with accounts receivable functions and duties.
- Assist in maintaining complete and accurate files in order to handle vendor and group billing inquires.
- Assist with Generating Daily Labor and Revenue Reports as needed.
- Assist departments with general ledger research and re-class entries.
- Assist with GL Functions (Entry Creation, Viewing Entries, Copy and Print, Run Queries).
- Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts as assigned.
- Display and effectively communicate Omni Culture.
- Understand and ensure compliance with all Omni Finance SOPs.
- Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned.
- Assist with Audit requests.
- Assist with special projects.
- Prepare and distribute the various reports when needed.
- Maintain open communication with all departments.
- Perform other tasks requested by Accounting Manager, Assistant Directors of Finance and Director of Finance.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 6 months accounting administrative experience, to include hotel front office experience, within past three years. Hotel accounting experience is strongly preferred.
- College degree or formal accounting education preferred.
- Previous experience in high customer contact environment; with previous experience answering customer questions and handling customer concerns.
- Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.
- Ability to input information accurately and efficiently into computer systems.
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
- Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations.
- Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions with strong problem-solving skills
- Developed computer proficiencies, particularly with Microsoft Office, with ability to operate printer, photocopier, and telephone.
- Maintain professional appearance offering a positive experience to all guests.
- Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
- The ability to meet scheduling demands to include Monday-Friday office hours and weekends as needed.
ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS
- Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
- Requires the ability to sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
- Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
- Desktop computer (Opera, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Kronos and Birchstreet), printer, telephone, copier, fax machine and scanner.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Accounting Generalists at Omni Amelia Island Resort benefit from strong proficiency in general ledger management, invoice processing, and vendor reconciliation. Familiarity with hospitality-focused financial systems like Opera and Birchstreet also enhances efficiency in handling complex hotel accounting tasks.
This role offers foundational experience in hotel accounting operations, opening doors to senior finance positions such as Financial Accounting Manager or Corporate Accounting Manager within the hospitality sector, leveraging skills in audit assistance and multi-departmental communication.
Daily tasks include processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, generating labor and revenue reports, and assisting with audit requests, all while collaborating with multiple departments to maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
Local employers often favor candidates with formal accounting education or college degrees, plus experience with hospitality accounting software. While certifications like CPA add value, practical hotel front-office experience is highly regarded in the Fort Lauderdale market.
Given the booming hotel developments in Fort Lauderdale, demand for accounting professionals in hospitality is rising. However, competition remains steady, emphasizing candidates who demonstrate adaptability to large-scale hotel finance operations and strong customer service skills.
Accounting Generalists in Fort Lauderdale typically earn between $45,000 and $55,000 annually, influenced by hospitality experience. Positions at prominent chains like Omni may offer competitive packages including benefits aligned with the hospitality industry's standards.
During pre-opening, the Accounting Generalist supports setup by assisting with invoice processing, vendor relations, and ledger management, ensuring financial controls are established smoothly as the resort prepares to welcome guests and manage large-scale event spaces.
Challenges include managing high-volume transactions across multiple departments, adapting to fast-paced hospitality cycles, and maintaining accuracy amid complex event and group billing inquiries, all while embodying Omni’s culture of professionalism and guest focus.
These specialized systems streamline daily tasks such as financial data entry, payroll, and vendor management, reducing errors and improving reporting accuracy, which is crucial for maintaining smooth financial operations in a busy hotel environment.
The position typically requires Monday to Friday office hours with occasional weekends, reflecting the hospitality industry's dynamic demands. Flexibility to manage workload during high-event periods is valuable for success in this role.