Senior Accounting Manager

AccorHotel • Chicago, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role reports to the Director of Finance & Business Support and supports the Assistant Director of Finance in leading the Accounting/Finance department. The ideal candidate is a leader who enjoys building relationships with clients and their team, is detail-oriented, and thrives in an environment involving systems, people, and financials. This position involves developing others and working closely with many departments within an award-winning hotel. The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring labor, compliance, month-end processes, and deadlines are met accurately and in a timely manner to support outstanding guest service and financial profitability for Swissôtel Chicago.

Requirements

• Previous Accounting knowledge required
• Previous leadership experience in an accounting role required
• Experience in the hospitality industry or related field
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications or relevant computer applications required
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of OPERA preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly hotel reporting
• Directly manage the Income Audit position and processes
• Assist the Director of Finance & Assistant Director of Finance with audit compliance, improvements, and knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures to guide department heads and managers
• Manage forecasting and budgeting activities and assist/train department leaders
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and credit card receipts tracking
• Assist with the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation and analyzing financial information
• Participate in periodic inventory procedures
• Provide coverage for Payroll, A/P, General Cashier, and Income Audit
• Track contracts and ensure compliance and timely renewal
• Manage labor productivity report and weekly productivity meetings
• Ensure financial records and transactions are maintained in compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Analyze business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and internal process steps, and recommend new processes or solutions
• Actively participate in departmental colleague engagement efforts
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a safe work environment
• Adhere to all hotel systems and internal controls
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned

Benefits

• Salary: $87,000
• Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning & Development programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibilities (Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging)
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Hospital Support, Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K plan
• Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity and Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed