Accounting Manager

Sage Hospitality Group • Sonoma, CA

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About The Position

The Accounting Manager assists with the supervision and coordination of the hotel’s accounting operations. The role compiles, reviews, reconciles, prepares, and analyzes entries to support bookkeeping, and assists with processing financial statements and other reports to provide accurate, timely information. Responsibilities span Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes, and Internal Controls. In some instances, the position is responsible for the daily operation of an area such as Credit Management, Food and Beverage Controls, or Accounts Receivable. The role is encouraged to recommend financial control changes and report violations of standard operating procedures and procedures.

The position trains and directs accounting employees, resolves problems, and assists with hiring and performance and salary reviews. It prepares and reviews financial postings and reconciliations, supports period-end food and beverage cost and inventory analysis, and may supervise accounts receivable or perform credit, collection, and food and beverage control functions. It also reviews and monitors hotel internal controls across areas such as Food and Beverage, Cashiering, and Room Operations.

The position requires a four-year college degree, preferably in Accounting, or equivalent education and experience. One to two full years of employment in a related position are required. Advanced knowledge of finance and hospitality principles and practices, along with the ability to investigate and analyze information and make logical recommendations, is required. Work is performed indoors throughout the work period. Physical demands include limited lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of items weighing up to 15–20 pounds, limited bending or kneeling, and limited mobility between offices and departments.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree, preferably in Accounting, or equivalent education and experience.
• One to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or another organization.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices in finance and hospitality.
• Ability to investigate and analyze activities or information in a specialized field and develop logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to train and work with management and employees.
• Ability to read and comprehend reports, computer materials, and ledgers.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 15–20 pounds; limited bending or kneeling and mobility between offices and departments are also required.

Responsibilities

• Train and direct accounting employees, resolve problems, and assist with hiring and performance and salary reviews.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile daily postings, accruals, general ledger accounts, and bank statements to support accurate financial information.
• Compile, prepare, back up, and analyze period-end food and beverage cost and inventory data, including gift shop data where applicable, and provide management with information and recommendations on procedures and controls.
• Assist with preparing cost potentials as required.
• May supervise accounts receivable and perform the hotel’s credit and collection and food and beverage control functions.
• Review and monitor internal control procedures in areas including Food and Beverage, Cashiering, and Room Operations.
• Assist with accounting operations and the processing of financial statements and other reports across Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes, and Internal Controls.
• Recommend financial control changes and report standard operating procedure and procedural violations.

What This Job Offers

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