Senior Accounting Manager: Job Description
SUMMIT HOSPITALITY GROUP
Summary:The Accounting Manager for Summit Hospitality Group is a full-charge position that provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements.
Prerequisites:
· Minimum of five years' experience in accounting and administrative environment with a multiple company portfolio.
· Two-year Accounting Associate's degree; Four-year degree preferred.
· Experience with hotel and restaurant industry accounting is preferred.
· PC proficiency. Highly skilled at Excel Spreadsheets and Word.
· M3 Accounting software experience is preferred.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Report writing skills.
· Multi-Tasking Skills including but not limited to ability to meet deadlines, utilize time management skills, and attention to detail.
Essential Duties:
· Receive and review daily reports from assigned properties (hotel and restaurant) for accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
· Receive and review daily deposit and credit card transmissions for accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
· Prepare general ledger entries and monthly financial statements.
· Prepare other related information reports as assigned by Controller.
· Complete bank reconciliations (monthly).
· Prepare calculations and reports for appropriate agencies for monthly sales taxes, occupancy taxes, and food/beverage taxes.
· Review hotel Accounts Receivable aging reports.
· Prepare weekly Accounts Payable check run for assigned properties. Review all Accounts Payable for posting. Reconcile vendor statements.
· Review and follow up for all chargeback retrieval requests.
· Provide accounting support for acquisitions, new properties, and managed hotels.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· Supervise property management teams regarding financial reporting particularly at the end of the month.
Qualifications:
· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their proper allocation to the hotel and restaurant industry.
· Well-developed communication skills with the ability to interact with corporate and property management and outside vendors.
· Excellent work habits including the willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done.
· Able to be trusted with confidential information.
Work Environment:
· Corporate office for which employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone; operate computers and other standard office equipment; frequently required to walk and stand; occasional off-site property visits, and frequent interaction with Controller and senior management team.
