Donohoe Hospitality Services is hiring: Accounting Manager in Reston

We're seeking an Accounting Manager for our dual property hotel, where you'll provide exceptional service across two distinctive environments. Elevate your career in hospitality with us! Our brand new hotel conveniently located at the Reston Town Center Metrorail Station, the AC Hotel and Residence Inn Reston will open in January 2024 with 267 rooms including a Rooftop Bar and full service restaurant servicing breakfast, full and dinner. The hotel will be equipped with over 10,000 square foot of meeting space, indoor heated pool and state that leave fitness center for a lasting impression on our clients. You will work with our talented team to deliver exceptional events.

The Accounting Manager responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of hotel's finance, providing accounting support to the hotel team. Utilize accounting and Hotel software programs to process business transactions, like accounts payable, receivables, disbursements, expense vouchers, cash, and receipts.

Compensation $70,000. - $75,000. annually

Essential Functions

• Research, track, and resolve accounting problems.
• Record business transactions to the general ledger system.
• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Provide front desk customer service.
• Work with adding machines, calculators, databases, and bank accounts.
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Constantly update job knowledge.
• Assist with payroll system and payroll related items.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Assist in the daily banking requirements.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Responds to inquiries from the managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Manage the work and development of staff members.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate books and subsidiaries.
• Prepare monthly reporting package, including comparative reports of GAAP operating results and financial position and variance explanations.
• Prepare monthly forecast update, primarily by working closely with GM's in forecasting their department's overheads.
• Review bank reconciliations, loan schedules, management fees, etc.
• Prepare or review Hotel's Licenses, Business Licenses, personal property tax, Sales and Use tax, Real Estate tax, and other government forms.
• Assist in preparing the annual corporate budgets.
• Support special projects and workflow process improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by Donohoe, including, but not limited to, these contained in the employee handbook.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting
• Two to four years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast pace setting. Experience with an accounting system a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required.

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, hotel room discounts. and MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work. *minimum 32 hours/week to qualify