Accounting Manager

Sonesta Hotels•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform professional accounting duties to maintain control over expenses, income, assets, and liabilities of the hotel in a centralized accounting environment. This role involves managing the accounting team and ensuring the security of company assets.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting and/or Business
Two to five years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
Flexibility with schedules
Some weekends may be required due to business needs
Assistance in other departments may be required due to business needs

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with HOAs and commercial real estate, a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Finance with the preparation of the budget, strategic plan, and goals.
Perform or assist in month-end closing procedures.
Input and reconcile all income for closing.
Prepare reports, verify trial balance, and run financial statements for management review.
Manage daily accounting activities, including day-to-day operations and assignments of accounting staff.
Plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work to ensure all accounting standards are maintained.
Alert management of potentially serious issues.
Input general ledger entries and journal vouchers as required.
Ensure all daily transactions are posted and updated in a timely manner and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain control over bookkeeping functions for the hotel, including preparation and review of information posted to subsidiary ledgers.
Prepare tax reconciliations, payments, and reports, and investigate as needed.
Maintain necessary records and backup documents required to balance taxes.
Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings as required by state, city, and federal agencies.
Perform or assist in performing balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
Participate in taking inventories and verification of extensions on a monthly basis.
Conduct monthly credit meetings and other monthly meetings and distribute minutes as needed.
Review and verify accounts payable input and output, accounts receivable posting and billing, and maintain the daily income report, ensuring all necessary schedules are completed in a timely manner.
Manage other AP and AR-related duties such as controlling accommodation advance deposits, preparing monthly invoices, monitoring house banks/investments, and analyzing/investigating cashiers’ overs and shorts.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports in accordance with reporting calendars, ensuring timely submission.
Perform financial and statistical analysis, forecasting, and complete special projects as needed.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments, including Catering, Sales, Reservations, and Front Office.
Audit payroll.
Supervise the Accounting department in the absence of the Director of Finance.
Interact with outside contacts: Guests – to resolve billing disputes and answer questions; to provide service to accounts. Regulatory agencies – to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and contractual agreements; to coordinate external audits.
Ensure other accounting staff members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
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 Director of Finance as needed.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners.
Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments.
Capable of influencing employees to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture.
Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company.
Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect.
Inspire the team to embrace and demonstrate Sonesta's values and GUEST People Standards.