Centralized Accounting Manager

Location: MCR - Dallas, TX Corporate Office The Centralized Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting our hotels with financial-related functions which include monthly reporting and reconciliations, preparing financials statements, and preparation of monthly occupancy and sales taxes. The ideal candidate will need strong interpersonal and communications skills. The position interfaces with all levels of the organization from senior leadership to on-site general managers. In addition, this position will assist with the annual budget process and preparation of audit work papers. Duties and Responsibilities Perform all normal month end close duties for assigned properties including journal entries, bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations. Review monthly general ledger accounts for accuracy. Prepare monthly financials for hotel entity. Calculate and process various tax payment (including sales tax, occupancy tax, tourism tax) on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required. Review and post daily upload from property system. Review and approve daily flash reporting. Reconcile intercompany balances between all portfolios and parent company. Assist in setting up utilities with new acquisitions. Assist with annual budget preparation for hotel operating. Assist with annual audits by completing required audit schedules and supplying supporting documentation. Assist with special projects and provide support to other real estate-related activities, funds, and investments. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or experience in closing hotels 3 - 5+ years of accounting experience Experience in commercial real estate or the hotel industry preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Excel, and Word. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills. Must work with attention to detail. Strong work ethic. Physical Working Demands & Working Environment To perform the duties of this job, an individual must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively using the English Language. The employee is regularly required to enter information into a computer. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods (3-4 hours at a time). The employee is frequently required to use hands for typing, 10-key operation, telephone dialing, or controls. Must be able to talk and hear. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr