Sr. Accounting Manager

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment.Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.• Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.• Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.• Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.• Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.• Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.• Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.• Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.• Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries.Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)Requirements• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within hospitality, private club, resort, or other service-based organizations.• Strong command of general ledger management, month-end close, account reconciliation, journal entries, and financial reporting.• Prior experience supervising accounting operations or leading a finance team in a deadline-driven environment.• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and audit support responsibilities.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with operational leadership and corporate finance stakeholders.Job typePerm