Assistant Controller

StepStone Hospitality•Needham, MA

About The Position

The Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated individual for the position of Assistant Controller at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. This candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational & communication skills; a strong proficiency in multi-tasking with hospitality accounting and front desk experience essential. The responsibilities of the Assistant Controller include but are not limited to: Supervise the financial department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, auditing, payroll, general accounting, and cashiers. Monitor and reconcile all bank accounts as needed. Conduct food and beverage inventories as needed. Post all AP invoices into the accounting computer systems (M3, Profit, etc.), print and process AP vendor checks. Research and assist with any guest/client requests for folios, overcharges, credit card disputes, billing issues etc. Complete daily income journal. Process Daily Revenue Reconciliation including the daily bank deposits (general cashier) Assist Controller with the month end process, revenue recognition, tax adjustments and other duties assigned by the Controller. Review travel agency commissions. Assist with the preparation of reports outlining hotel’s financial position in areas of income, expense, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations. Maintain file of all contracts, insurance policies, tax reports, expenses, payroll, etc. Assist with the development of short- and long-term financial plans for the hotel that support overall StepStone objectives. Oversee internal controls such as bank contracts, cash handling procedures, approvals of expenses, and credit approvals Assist with the preparation of the annual hotel budget. Monitor and correct the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of monthly financial reports. Flexible work schedule based on the needs of the Accounting department.

Requirements

Well organized and detail oriented
Ability to work independently
Display initiative, perseverance and analytical skills
Effective communication
Professional and ethical
Excellent customer service skills
Team player and ability to get along with others
Available to meet deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner
Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of M3, ProfitSword, Marriott systems to include Lightspeed
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Internet Explorer/Google Chrome

Responsibilities

Supervise the financial department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, auditing, payroll, general accounting, and cashiers.
Monitor and reconcile all bank accounts as needed.
Conduct food and beverage inventories as needed.
Post all AP invoices into the accounting computer systems (M3, Profit, etc.), print and process AP vendor checks.
Research and assist with any guest/client requests for folios, overcharges, credit card disputes, billing issues etc.
Complete daily income journal.
Process Daily Revenue Reconciliation including the daily bank deposits (general cashier)
Assist Controller with the month end process, revenue recognition, tax adjustments and other duties assigned by the Controller.
Review travel agency commissions.
Assist with the preparation of reports outlining hotel’s financial position in areas of income, expense, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
Maintain file of all contracts, insurance policies, tax reports, expenses, payroll, etc.
Assist with the development of short- and long-term financial plans for the hotel that support overall StepStone objectives.
Oversee internal controls such as bank contracts, cash handling procedures, approvals of expenses, and credit approvals
Assist with the preparation of the annual hotel budget.
Monitor and correct the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of monthly financial reports.
Flexible work schedule based on the needs of the Accounting department.