Accounting Manager

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation•Sonesta Charlotte, NC

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.
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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Finance with budget preparation, strategic planning, and goal setting.
Perform month-end closing procedures, including inputting and reconciling all income.
Prepare financial reports, verify trial balance, and run financial statements for management review.
Manage daily accounting activities and assignments of accounting staff.
Plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign tasks to maintain accounting standards.
Alert management of potentially serious issues.
Input general ledger entries and journal vouchers.
Ensure all daily transactions are posted and updated in a timely manner according to generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain control over bookkeeping functions, 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 for tax balancing.
Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings as required by state, city, and federal agencies.
Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
Participate in inventory taking and verification.
Conduct monthly credit meetings and other monthly meetings, distributing minutes as needed.
Review and verify accounts payable input and output, accounts receivable posting and billing.
Maintain the daily income report and ensure timely completion of necessary schedules.
Manage other AP and AR-related duties, including controlling accommodation advance deposits, preparing monthly invoices, monitoring house banks/investments, and analyzing cashiers’ overs and shorts.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports according to reporting calendars, ensuring timely submission.
Perform financial and statistical analysis, forecasting, and complete special projects.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Audit payroll.
Supervise the Accounting department in the absence of the Director of Finance.
Interact with guests to resolve billing disputes and answer questions.
Interact with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and coordinate external audits.
Ensure other accounting staff members are properly trained and have the necessary tools and equipment.
Reconcile gratuities for payroll.
Maintain contract logs.
Audit or approve payments to vendors or agencies.
Review the work of Income Auditors.
Assist with other duties as assigned.