Accounting Manager

General Summary of Duties:

The Accounting Manager supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes. Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution.

Examples of Duties (includes but is not limited to the following):


Managing Work, Projects, and Policies

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned
• Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property
• Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data
• Balances credit card ledgers
• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued
• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets
• Completes period end function each period
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources

Leading Accounting Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example
• Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive
• Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks
• Provides an "open door policy" and is highly visible in areas of responsibility
• Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment
• Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction

Position Requirements:

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment
• Minimum three (3) years accounting experience, preferably in a hotel setting
• Understanding of hotel accounting processes including AP, AR, GL, and cash
• Understanding of Front office accounting processes including PMS, POS, Guest Ledger, and Audit.
• Understanding of Accounting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Internal Control Best Practices
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect the accounting department
• Understanding of purchasing and inventory controls
• Knowledge of return check procedures
• Knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report
• Knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures
• Computer and computer system proficiency (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting or related major preferred

Typical Physical / Mental Demands:

• Must be able to stand and sit for prolonged periods
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch
• Must use hands to reach, grasp, handle, pull and push
• Must have good near and far vision
• Must be able to hear and speak