Senior Accountant - The Saint Paul Hotel

Morrissey Hospitality•Saint Paul, MN

7d•$71,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for performing, supporting, and overseeing all aspects of the accounting process including accounts receivable, accounts payable, income audit, month end close activities, monthly forecasting, special projects, and providing general support in the accounting department. The Saint Paul Hotel is regarded as one of the country’s premier hotels. Pairing history (and infamy) with style, sophistication and comfort, the Saint Paul hotel is known for exceptional hospitality and memorable, elegant experiences. The Saint Paul Hotel is operated by Morrissey Hospitality, which is composed of nearly two dozen unique restaurant, hotel and event concepts. Morrissey Hospitality offers our employees exceptional work environments, generous pay and benefits, and opportunities for education, training, and advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3 to 5 years’ experience within Hotel and/or Hospitality environment.
Understanding of accounting processes and GAAP principles.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to position self to move about.
The employee frequently is required to operate and use accounting tools and equipment; and communicate with guests, employees, and management.
The employee may need to travel (locally) to other properties occasionally.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting.
Advanced experience working with Microsoft Excel.
Advanced experience with SAGE.

Responsibilities

Monitor accounts receivable and intercompany rebills
Reconcile bank activity daily
Reconcile general ledger accounts on a daily and monthly basis
Review reconciliations completed by other team members
Prepare and send daily revenue reports
Lead the month end close process
Prepare monthly financial statements
Prepare monthly financial packets
Calculate and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax payments
Stay current on sales tax requirements
Work with property managers on monthly forecasting
Assist with annual budget process
Identify and thoroughly researches variances and discrepancies
Cross train in all accounting positions and be available to assist and train new staff members in all areas
Ensure compliance with internal policies & procedures
Enforce Performance Standards within the department and provides a role model example for all staff in the areas of inter- and intra- departmental relations/teamwork throughout the organization.
Recommend modifications to policies & procedures as needed and follow through on implementation when approved
Develop action plans and solutions to issues/problems in a timely manner
Keep Departmental Manager promptly and fully informed on all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to their attention