Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Hospitality Accountant
Reports To: Hotel General Manager & Controller

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Hospitality Accountant to join our dynamic finance team and take the lead in coordinating the launch of our hospitality accounting and management operations.  This position will report directly to the Controller and Hotel General Manager and will play a key role in managing the financial accounting and reporting functions for the hospitality division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with hotel accounting including but not limited to, revenue recognition and restaurant accounting, a solid understanding of financial systems, and proficiency in industry-specific software such as StayNTouch, Elavon/Fusebox, Factura, Dataplus/Broadvine, M3 and Yardi.

Key Responsibilities:

Treasury Management:

• Perform daily credit card and bank account reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Post daily journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Record sales and cash receipts in the system, ensuring all revenue is accurately accounted for.
• Audit house banks to ensure funds are accurately managed and tracked.
• Facilitate daily bank deposits and ensure all deposits are properly accounted for.
• Track and manage Sales & Use taxes as well as Food & Beverage tax filings, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Reporting:

• Lead the month-end close process for all hospitality operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with both the Finance and Hospitality teams to review and analyze monthly financial performance, providing insights and explanations as needed.
• Prepare and update annual budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual analyses, providing detailed variance analysis for senior management.
• Maintain all general ledger entries and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

Accounts Receivable:

• Maintain the guest ledger, city ledger, and deposit ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate and up-to-date.
• Post payments to the system, ensuring proper allocation and accuracy.
• Prepare billing for clients and ensure timely invoicing for services rendered.
• Maintain and manage aging reports, monitoring outstanding balances and ensuring timely collection.
• Initiate and manage collection calls to customers with overdue balances.

Accounts Payable:

• Process invoice entries and ensure proper approval for all payables.
• Create and approve purchase orders, ensuring compliance with budget and contract terms.
• Reconcile purchase orders with invoices, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records.
• Review all payables against contracts to ensure that all payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a preference for candidates with a background in the hospitality industry.
• Proficiency in StayNTouch, Elavon/Fusebox, Factura, Dataplus/Broadvine, and Yardi is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with treasury functions, including daily bank account reconciliations and sales tax filings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead month-end close processes and analyze financial results.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and data entry.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team in a key financial role within the hospitality industry. We look forward to reviewing your application!