Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations of the hotel and providing consistent leadership and guidance to the accounting team, with the focus on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels of internal control, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors’ assets. The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Finance.

About Our Bohemian Service Style

Our primary consideration is guest gratification. This is achieved when our knowledgeable talent collaborates to create a light-hearted performance while simultaneously providing attentive and accommodating service.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Assist the Director of Finance in the timely preparation of the monthly close and monthly financial statements for the property
• Review the daily Income Journal to ensure hotel revenues are accurately recorded daily; identify and investigate variances to budget and last year
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and city ledger functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, collections, and aging reviews
• Monitor daily cash balances, cash flow, and timely deposits of all funds
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations for the property, and prepare journal entries and accruals as required
• Monitor credit card receivables, settlements, and processing fees, and manage chargeback disputes in a timely manner
• Supervise and guide accounting department staff, including the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Night Audit / Income Audit functions
• With supervision of the Director of Finance, hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline
• Ensure compliance with Company Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our finance and accounting operations
• Under guidance of the Director of Finance, maintain interaction with Department Heads to provide timely feedback on property operations financial tracking and provide support and guidance
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure accurate recording in accordance with the Hotel’s established guidelines; investigate variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and the year-end audit, including schedules requested by outside auditors
• Ensure timely filing and payment of sales, occupancy (TOT), and other applicable taxes
• Preparation of any special reports, statements, etc., as requested
• Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and hotel accounting experience
• Minimum of 2–3 years of hotel accounting experience, including supervisory experience
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and financial accounting systems; experience with hotel property management systems (e.g., Opera) is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Long hours are sometimes required
• Hospitality experience in finance is a must

Communication Skills

• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively, diplomatically, and professionally with other departments, guests, and vendors in English
• Knowledge of other languages is a plus

Physical Ability

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer for long hours

Other

• Must be able to work weekends/holidays
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills are required
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Parking onsite (if not available, offsite)
• Employee Meal
• Holidays
• PTO