Accounting Manager
About The Position
The Accounting Manager supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger processes and helps clients understand and work with those processes. The role performs accounting functions involving account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution. The position coordinates accounting work and projects, supports accounting audits across property areas, ensures compliance with applicable fraud and collection laws, and produces accurate, timely reporting. It maintains financial controls, supports budgeting and accounting policies, completes period-end functions, and applies accounting knowledge to procedures and systems. The Accounting Manager also leads and develops accounting employees, provides coaching and training, and communicates with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and executives. At The Ritz-Carlton, the role contributes to delivering the brand’s Gold Standards and luxury guest service. Associates are expected to exemplify the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values.
Requirements
- A four-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major, with no work experience required; or
- A two-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or a related major, plus two years of experience in finance and accounting or a related professional area.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement accounting work and assigned projects.
- Coordinate, implement, and follow up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
- Comply with federal and state laws relating to fraud and collection procedures.
- Generate and provide accurate, timely reports and presentations.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to select solutions and resolve problems.
- Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information and data.
- Balance credit card ledgers.
- Verify group contracts and perform credit reference checks for direct-billed groups when necessary.
- Develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, and meet performance, budget, and team goals.
- Submit reports on time and ensure delivery deadlines are met.
- Ensure profits and losses are documented accurately and monitor applicable taxes.
- Maintain accounting and operational controls to safeguard assets.
- Complete period-end functions.
- Provide direction and assistance to organizational units on accounting and budgeting policies, procedures, and efficient use of financial resources.
- Apply accounting knowledge, including return check, Gross Revenue Report, write-off, and consolidated deposit procedures.
- Use computer systems to develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, and process information.
- Use relevant information and judgment to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
- Lead, influence, motivate, and encourage others while demonstrating integrity and sound financial decision-making.
- Delegate tasks, set deadlines, maintain an open-door policy, and remain visible in areas of responsibility.
- Manage a culturally diverse work environment and service and employee satisfaction quality processes.
- Support employee development, mentoring, and training; provide constructive coaching and counseling.
- Train employees on accounts receivable posting techniques.
- Communicate information to supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, and executives by telephone, in writing, by email, or in person.
- Demonstrate effective listening, confidence, energy, enthusiasm, and personal integrity.
- Manage interpersonal or group conflict, time, and organizational responsibilities effectively.
- Present ideas, expectations, and information concisely and use problem-solving methods for decisions and follow-up.
- Make collections calls when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
