Hotel Accountant

**Hotel Accountant**

**Department:** Finance & Accounting

**Reports to:** Hotel General Manager and Controller

**Status:** Non-Exempt

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**Primary Job Responsibilities:**

The Hotel Accountant manages the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Office

Responsibilities include daily transactional reporting, financial analysis, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, asset and cash controls, balance sheet reconciliations and audits

Embrace, uphold, and celebrate the Companys Core Values

**A Day in the Life of Hotel Accountant:**

* Handles all cash handling duties, prepare weekly deposits, document variances, protect cash funds

* Prepares and posts daily, monthly journal entries posting to assist with closing

* Respond to guest telephone, credit card inquiries and chargebacks in an effective and timely manner

* Prepares accurate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to include Daily Revenue Reports, Monthly Profit and Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements and Ownership Reporting

* Analyzes available information (financial data, customer data, market trends, etc.) and advises General Manager/Controller on ways to improve revenue and/or reduce expenses, ultimately improving profitability

* Prepares with biweekly Payroll Gratuity Reports and posting Payroll journals

* Reviews for accuracy, codes and approves all accounts payables

* Ensures a strong accounting and internal control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability. Ensures property compliance with all applicable local laws and procedures

* Advises General Manager on existing and evolving operating / financial issues

* Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others. (Core Value: We respect the individual and believe that individuals, who are treated with respect and given responsibility, respond by giving their best)

* Understands and meet the needs of key stakeholders (owners, company, guests, investors, etc.)

* Monitors that all applicable taxes are current, collected and/or accrued, and processed for payment

* Reconciles Balance Sheets, ensuring account balances are accurate and fully supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures

* Ensures all required deadlines are met

* Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes

* Supports and completes additional duties as necessary and assigned

**What You Need to Succeed (hey, that rhymes!):**

* 2+ years hospitality experience involving financial statement preparation and

general ledger/accounting is **required**

* 4-year bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or related major preferred

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel

* Opera PMS and Squirrel POS experience a plus

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