Accounting/HR Manager
About The Position
The Accounting and Human Resource Specialist (AHRS) is responsible for managing day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and administrative support for human resource functions at the Battery Wharf Hotel. This position ensures accurate financial records, provides information to the contracted accountant for reporting and reconciliations, prepares documentation for audits, and supports HR processes such as onboarding, benefits enrollment, and recordkeeping. While the AHRS reports directly to the Finance/Human Resources Director, they will also work closely with the Director of Operations & General Manager on most financial, payroll, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth coordination across the organization.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- 2+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience; Hotel experience preferred.
- Familiarity with payroll and HR administration; knowledge of labor laws helpful but not required.
- Experience providing documentation for external accountants and auditors preferred.
- Proficiency with Opera, Oracle, Profitsword and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Hotel experience preferred.
- Knowledge of labor laws helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain orderly and accurate accounting records and filing systems.
- Record cash receipts, prepare deposits, and track accounts receivable.
- Process accounts payable in a timely manner.
- Provide all necessary financial information and supporting documentation to the contracted accountant for monthly reconciliations and reports.
- Assist with preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
- Track variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
- Maintain petty cash fund and monitor office supply purchases.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
- Assist with the preparation of documentation and schedules for the annual independent audit and year-end tax filings.
- Maintain HR and payroll files, records, and databases.
- Assist with new hire onboarding, including I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, and background check processing.
- Reconcile benefit invoices and prepare payroll-related reports.
- Assist with recruitment logistics (job postings, scheduling interviews, preparing new hire files).
- Provide clerical support for performance review processes (tracking forms and deadlines).
- Record and respond to staff HR-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner by providing basic information and forwarding questions or concerns to the senior management team for follow-up.
- Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Support scheduling of meetings, interviews, and organizational events.
- Develop and maintain office systems, procedures, and records.
- Represent the organization professionally in written and verbal communications.
- Provide general clerical support to the Director of Finance & HR, Director of Operations, and General Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
