Account Manager

HEI Hotels and Resorts • Cambridge, MA

12d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Anchoring the renowned University Park at MIT, Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT stands amidst an area legendary for its infrastructure of invention. The Boston/Cambridge area is a cultural capital of the US including world-renowned music ensembles like The Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn Society, in addition to hundreds of museums, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and the Children's Museum. Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT's elegant guest rooms and suites offer a place of luxurious sanctuary and unmatched comfort. Our associates enjoy many benefits including free meals, discounted parking, and free cleaning for uniforms. We are conveniently located 3 blocks from MBTA Bus and Train. At Le Meridien Cambridge, we take care of our associates so that you can take care of our guests. We look forward to learning more about you! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview Assist Director of Finance in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards. Financial Management Perform all accounting functions in the event assistance is needed. Effectively schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to stay within the restraints of the established budget through: labor management and purchasing control systems Establish and monitor scheduling of all accounting associates, including Night Audit. Schedule personnel consistent with the volume of business and needs. Effectively plan in order to meet demands of both guests and staff. Accounting Practices, Procedures, and Policies Assist in Producing Financial Statements within designated time frame for preliminary distribution to hotel management and to meet HEI Corporate requirements. Verify compliance with Finance SOP manual. Participate in and critique asset inventories. Maintain records storage area in compliance with record retention requirements of relevant government agencies. Preparation and knowledge of sales tax returns, as well as any other applicable tax liabilities. Accounts Receivable and Cash Flow Manage and oversee all Accounts Receivable functions, including collection calls as needed. Ensure the A/R aging percentages are in compliance with SOP. Verify credit cards are processed every night-by-night audit. Verify cash deposits are made timely. Balance Sheet Reconciliation Assist Director of Finance with the Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts each period. Review any problem accounts with Director of Finance and adjust entries to the general ledger. Management of Department Identify, screen, and attract management candidates from outside the company. Train associates in job responsibilities. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting
• One year experience in Hotel or Hospitality related Finance and Accounting
• Knowledge of Hotel Financial Statements and reconciliation of A and L accounts.
• Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy.
• Sound administrative and managerial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills
• Have proficient training, coaching, and counseling abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Finance in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards.
• Perform all accounting functions in the event assistance is needed.
• Effectively schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to stay within the restraints of the established budget through: labor management and purchasing control systems
• Establish and monitor scheduling of all accounting associates, including Night Audit.
• Schedule personnel consistent with the volume of business and needs.
• Effectively plan in order to meet demands of both guests and staff.
• Assist in Producing Financial Statements within designated time frame for preliminary distribution to hotel management and to meet HEI Corporate requirements.
• Verify compliance with Finance SOP manual.
• Participate in and critique asset inventories.
• Maintain records storage area in compliance with record retention requirements of relevant government agencies.
• Preparation and knowledge of sales tax returns, as well as any other applicable tax liabilities.
• Manage and oversee all Accounts Receivable functions, including collection calls as needed.
• Ensure the A/R aging percentages are in compliance with SOP.
• Verify credit cards are processed every night-by-night audit.
• Verify cash deposits are made timely.
• Assist Director of Finance with the Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts each period.
• Review any problem accounts with Director of Finance and adjust entries to the general ledger.
• Identify, screen, and attract management candidates from outside the company.
• Train associates in job responsibilities.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• free meals
• discounted parking
• free cleaning for uniforms
• competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager