Accounting Manager, Group & Airline

Extell Development Company•New York, NY

6d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager (Group & Airline) plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations of Kimpton Era Midtown. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this position manages specialized billing, daily reconciliations, and cash operations while collaborating closely with Group & Airline Management, Sales, Revenue, and Finance teams to ensure precise ledger management, timely collections, and seamless financial operations.

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of accounting experience.
Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform each duty proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation.
Strong understanding of general ledgers, chart of accounts, balance sheets, and revenue vs. expense accounts.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures, and vendor contracts.
Strong business writing skills for reports, professional correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hotel PMS/financial accounting software.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business volume and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel accounting experience, particularly with group, airline, or accounts receivable ledgers, is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is desirable.
Strong knowledge of Property Management Systems (PMS), and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

Process and manage group master accounts, group billings, and specialized airline ledger accounts.
Apply incoming group and airline payments, process approved billing adjustments, and issue guest folio corrections and statements.
Manage daily posting masters reconciliations and update daily logs for no-show charges.
Address customer and group billing inquiries, providing professional service regarding billing documentation, folio requests, and dispute resolution.
Perform daily financial reconciliations, voucher reconciliations, and IHG/Kimpton rewards reconciliations.
Execute third-party charge reconciliations and daily deposit verification.
Assist the Director of Finance with balance sheet account reconciliations, quarterly/yearly internal and external audits, and general ledger analysis.
Maintain, refresh, and audit property cash banks.
Collect, count, and balance all daily cash drops.
Prepare and make daily bank deposits, copy checks, and track verified daily cash/credit card deposit receipts.
Conduct monthly house bank audits across hotel departments.
Assist with Accounts Payable processing as needed.
Support weekly payroll reviews, payroll journal entries, and labor productivity reports alongside Department Heads.
Complete ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as directed by the Director of Finance.
Eventually oversee, mentor, and schedule the Group & Airline Supervisors, providing guidance on daily workflows, standard operating procedures, and service standards.