Accounting Manager (Finance)

Job Description Summary

Assist the Assistant General Manager and General Manager in the supervision and coordination of employees engaged in calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. The Accounting Manager also will participate in the performance of these activities.

Job Description

Principal duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Operational/Functional:

o Responsible for the accurate and timely billing of group master accounts, processing of credit card inquiries and chargebacks, billing of FIT accounts, processing of advance deposits and advance deposit refunds. Post cash and check receipts.

o Make collection calls on group master accounts, FIT accounts, and individual guest and other city ledger accounts.

o Prepare agenda and conduct the monthly Credit Committee meeting. Review and prepare the monthly aging of accounts. Prepare the monthly bad debt reserve calculation and the monthly write-off report according to Sonesta's policy. Conduct other monthly meetings and distribute minutes as needed.

o Track and prepare comp-allotment and commission reports. Set up individual direct billing requests. Post all returned check items.

o Transmit travel agent disbursements on a weekly basis, ensuring the accuracy of the file prior to transmittal. Research and respond to all individual travel agent commission inquiries in a timely manner.

o Perform or assist in performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations, research and clear all reconciling items on a timely basis.

o Assist in preparation of the monthly journal entries necessary to complete monthly financial statements, including monthly report to all owners.

o Assist in preparation of monthly occupancy tax and sale tax reconciliations.

o Provide guidance and supervision to the Income Auditor. Recommend training necessary or provide training for specific tasks to accounting staff.

o Responsible for monitoring inventory in the cash machine to ensure sufficient change available at all times for the operation of the hotel. Prepare change order request and reload change order in the cash machine.

o May perform additional accounting functions such as reconciling gratuities for payroll, maintaining contract logs, auditing or approving payments to vendors or agencies, reviewing the work of Income Auditors, and filling in for Dir Of Finance or Assistant Dir Of Finance as needed in their absence.

o May assist with other duties/projects as assigned.

o In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

§ Monitor and review Hotel control policies.

§ Monitor inventory levels and controls.

§ Assist with accounting office issues.

§ Provide administrative support.

• Leading with Passion

o Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners

o Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments and corporate office

o Capable of influencing employees to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture

o Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company as a whole

o Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect

o Inspire your team to embrace and demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards

Qualifications and Skills

This is an overtime-eligible manager position.

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• Track record of delivering exceptional guest and client experience

• Some College plus 2+ years hotel accounting or auditing experience including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.

• Must be able to devise, prepare and maintain spreadsheets using various software systems, and must have knowledge of computerized financial reporting systems and programs.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Demonstrable expertise in analysis and action taking

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Excellent organization skills

• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range $41.90 to $47.90. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.