The Area Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.  In this role you will manage the accounting team who is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, income audit, cash management, payroll processing and internal controls. You will recruit and hire accounting and financial staff and conduct performance evaluations among several other job functions.

• Review the daily list of revenue activity to ensure accountability of activity, adjustments, tax liability, and general ledger coding and posting monthly into the general ledger.
• Compile daily, weekly, and quarterly reports.
• Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of all finance functions: daily and month end reporting payroll processing, income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash and credit card management.
• Ensure that all administrative procedures are in place and functioning effectively.
• Ensure compliance with property policies and procedures and all applicable laws.
• Ensure that accounting practices adhere to legal requirements and standards, including preparing and filing of tax and license information. 
• Assess a list of daily revenue activity to ensure accountability, balance general ledger accounts, and fix any discrepancies or problematic accounts.
• Conduct monthly payroll audits and cross train to transmit payroll. 
• Supervise and assist to track and record all accounts receivable accurately, while also supporting the AP specialist to generate and manage accounts payable invoicing.
• Manage financial accounts, payrolls, budget, cash receipts, and financial assets.
• Perform financial audits.  
• Send daily labor reports to provide overview for departments and highlight any variances including misuse or excessive lunch violations.
• Assist with the month end process including but not limited to the Food and Beverage inventories, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as requested.
• Assist with the preparation of Financial Statements, Budgets and Forecasts as requested.
• Create routine and Adhoc financial reports based on data analysis.
• Make financial recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Present recommendations to management on short & long term financial objectives and policies.
• Performs other related duties as necessary/assigned.

• Five years of experience in hotel accounting, preferably in a full-service hotel required.  
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Must be well-versed in accounting principles.
• Exemplary communication skills, math skills, strong leadership skills, and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software. 
• Advanced knowledgeable of payroll, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member will have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The team member may be asked to use hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member will experience temperature fluctuations (rain, wind, heat, humidity), and moderate to high noise levels.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  This job description is subject to change at any time.  The team member will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

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