Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Reports to the Director of Finance, position is exempt $70,000 - $74,000 annual salary Performance Based Incentive Plan Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion Greatly discounted room rates for Aparium properties for you and your out-of-town guests

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Reports to the Director of Finance, position is exempt What's In It For You $70,000 - $74,000 annual salary Performance Based Incentive Plan Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion Greatly discounted room rates for Aparium properties for you and your out-of-town guests

THE ROLE

We believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. We are in search of a diverse leader for the role of Assistant Director of Finance. This position is responsible for promoting and adhering to GAAP compliance and alignment with the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts. It is crucial this role position themselves as the go-to person in the hotel for support, coaching and education on company accounting processes, procedures and practices. The Assistant Director of Finance reports to the Director of Finance, collaborates closely with other managers and the Aparium Finance team in achieving financially sound and strategic business decisions. What You Will Do Lead the hotel’s accounting and finance procedures, practices and policies, ensuring all accounting responsibilities and deadlines are completed accurately and on time Oversee month-end processing, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections and financial reconciliations Reconcile vendor statements, process weekly payables and complete daily invoice posting Supervise billing and collection efforts, evaluate creditworthiness for guest and client billing and provide timely resolution to guest account inquiries Resolve credit card disputes and chargebacks in a timely manner Count daily deposits, coordinate bank service pickups and maintain appropriate cash on hand while enforcing cash-handling policies and procedures Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, conduct regular payroll audits and maintain established payroll policies and procedures Collaborate with People + Culture on payroll, benefits and associate matters, and serve as the hotel’s liaison with the payroll vendor to resolve issues and concerns Serve as a financial resource for hotel leaders and assist other departments with accounting and finance questions Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and motivating associates while creating an environment that develops future talent Reinforce the company’s Art + Science ideologies by modeling translocal hospitality, intuitive service and collaboration Help create a strong sense of belonging by upholding the company’s Respectful Workplace, diversity, equity and inclusion values Model an open-door leadership approach, positive work ethic, sound business practices and active employee engagement Apply your accounting and finance leadership experience to understand and support the responsibilities of the team, with hotel accounting experience and knowledge of the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts preferred Work a flexible schedule when month-end responsibilities or other business needs require additional attention Work comfortably in a dog-friendly environment How You Lead Operate in a highly analytical fashion in thought and recommendations; although never acting like the smartest person in the room; continually seeking out the facts Demonstrate confidence to express a point of view tempered with humility to ensure it’s not driven by ego Engage others in general conversation to build rapport quickly and demonstrate an ability to adapt communication and presentation tactics to engage a wide range of audiences Approach fact-finding and discovery missions in a collaborative effort; valuing input and experiences of others that creates additional insight to uncover deeper issues that need to be addressed or removed Demonstrate a passion to drive results within themselves and others; influencing others to take direction and execute on the strategy Be comfortable in being a “general” in identifying strategic needs, yet can be a “soldier” to ensure the implementation of a strategic plan is implemented Value the importance of making decisions with integrity, maintaining confidentiality across internal workgroups and knowing how to use discretion when appropriate; understanding the difference between transparency and confidentiality. Position Requirements A minimum of (2) two years of progressive accounting and finance management experience preferred; we like to see that you have worked yourself up the ranks, so you understand the responsibilities and tasks of your team A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Hospitality is preferred though not required if you have years of proven experience Having a background in hotel accounting would be great so you understand the intricacies and vernacular of hotel accounting, specifically AHLA Uniform System of Accounts Willingness to work a flexible schedule as sometimes “month-end” responsibilities and tasks need extra attention to ensure accuracy Ability to work in a dog-friendly work environment Who You Are Like a MENSA member, you enjoy solving puzzles. You enjoy travel, meeting new people and helping solve their puzzles. You are detail oriented. Your experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what a Finance professional is responsible for, the passion to understand and support the direction of the business and the importance of knowing how people drive the success of the company. You enjoy the camaraderie of a team and know that everyone plays an important role, no matter their title. When one member of the team goes down, you are the first to jump in and pick them up. Your experience and history will drive how you approach this role, but you are always striving to learn more. Glasses are always half full to you and challenges are just problems that are yet to be solved. Who We Are Hotels done differently. It’s not just a slogan or catchphrase, it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place + Character; ensuring our hotels are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve. The Hewing Hotel occupies the Jackson Building, a former farm implement showroom and warehouse built in 1897. Trains once rolled directly into the building’s basement, were loaded with farm implements and continued on to farms around the Midwest. Today, the Hewing Hotel is dedicated to crafting an unforgettable, high-quality experience for travelers and locals. Hewing Hotel guests can expect an authentic local experience that is truly one of a kind. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve.

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