Hotel Accountant

AccorHotel•Honolulu, HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, part of the Accor Hotel group, is seeking a Hotel Accountant to support the Hotel Controller in managing the Finance department. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring adherence to company policies and statutory regulations, and overseeing the financial accounting and reporting for the Ala Moana Hotel Rental Program. The position offers opportunities for growth within a global hotel group that values its people and fosters a culture of inclusion and achievement.

Requirements

Accounting Qualification from a recognized institution.
At least three (3) years of experience in the finance/accounting department.
The ability to work accurately and independently.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
Ability to communicate in writing to provide reports when requested.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and employees, some of whom will require a high level of patience, tact, empathy, and diplomacy.
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, and Outlook email).
Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must maintain professionalism, demonstrate sound judgment, and good decision-making skills.
Ensure that all information is kept confidential, unless otherwise advised.
Ensure that all Occupational Health and Safety requirements for the company are met within your department.
Report any workplace hazards as you see them and support the company in its endeavor to provide a safe workplace.
Represent the company in a positive manner, expounding the values, ethics, and pride at all times.
Complete to the best of your ability any additional tasks within reason as provided by your immediate manager or their delegate.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the financial accounting and reporting of the Ala Moana Hotel Rental Program.
Prepares and assists in the review of Owner Statements, including monthly owner financial reports.
Prepares monthly and annual taxation GET, TAT, and OTAT returns for the Rental Program Management Company and the Hotel Operating company.
Prepares account reconciliations and performs analysis on owners’ accounts on a monthly and annual basis.
Implements procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for owner-related and AOAO-related issues.
Ensures timely payment of invoices and prompt billing of receivables.
Plans and prepares annual Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements and withholding depository requirements for foreign owners (Monthly and Annual).
Assists with the preparation of the annual operating budgets and quarterly forecasting of the Hotel.
Assists the Finance team with special projects as necessary.
Participates on committees, special projects, and seeks additional responsibilities.
Assists the Hotel Financial Controller with monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
Performs daily balance sheet/bank reconciliations, including reconciliation of operating and trust accounts, ensuring they are balanced in a timely manner.
Manages cash, including timely bank deposits, review and processing of approved refunds, and reconciliation of petty cash/floats.
Performs spot check counts (at least monthly) of petty cash and other cash funds and reconciles differences immediately.
Tracks Purchase Orders against invoices in accordance with company policy and codes invoices as prepared by Department Heads.
Reviews Travel Agent Commission invoices and calculations for processing by AP.
Maintains full acquaintance with all computer systems, their operation, and communication with other systems.
Assists in establishing appropriate control procedures to maintain the integrity and protection of information within property management and accounting systems.
Assists in developing an appropriate contingency plan for the Finance department in case of computer failure.
Maintains an up-to-date filing system for all records, including statutory record retention requirements.
Assists with the End of Month process, including general ledger reconciliation and analysis, and month-end accounting/reporting in accordance with corporate accounting guidelines.
Responds to all queries in a timely manner.
Supports the Hotel Financial Controller in liaising with departments to ensure efficient procedures are implemented and followed, and assists departments in interpreting financial information and its impact on business decisions.
Ensures a disciplined financial and internal control environment exists throughout the property.
Assists in preparing all corporate and statutory returns required by external auditors, State and Federal law, and maintains these records accordingly.
Ensures strict compliance with company, state, federal, and international accounting standards and government legislation.
Completes other accounting and administrative duties as required by the Hotel Financial Controller, Regional Financial Controller, Executive Director of Finance, Corporate Compliance, and the Finance Shared Services team.
Assists the Hotel Controller in planning reviews and future development of the Finance department.
Assists with the documentation and development of new systems and processes.
Advises the Hotel Financial Controller of existing and evolving operational/financial issues.
Assists in the training and development of Finance Team Members.
Actively encourages and supports Team Members to attend training sessions, both internal and external.
Adheres to all payroll controls, wages, and salaries disbursement procedures, including compliance with applicable CBA provisions and tax legislation.
Ensures the Finance department is maintained in a neat, organized, and presentable manner.
Assists Owner Relations in answering owner inquiries regarding owner statements, State tax returns GET/TAT/OTAT, IRS inquiries, etc.
Reviews daily cash audit for completeness and updates the system with adjustments.
Assists in Bank sync – solving uncleared items.
Checks Accommodations in Extra to determine if all revenues are allocated to the proper rooms.
Updates foreign currency exchange rates daily.