Accounting Manager - The Langham, New York

Supports Hotel controller and Assistant Hotel Controller with financial reporting, internal audit controls, and compliance with hotel SOPs.  Supports most aspects of accounting management including overseeing accounting team and assumes duties of positions in associate(s) absence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Supports Hotel Controller, Assistant Hotel Controller in most aspects of accounting management including daily operations of finance team.
• Help mentor and develop all accounting positions including Accounts Payable Supervisor, Payroll Supervisor and General Cashier, Staff Accountant through respectful communication, setting clear expectations, relevant training, and productive coaching
• Assists in the timely preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with LHG guidelines and requirements
• Assists in financial journal entries for the monthly and annual closings
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts by the 20th of each month
• Assists in the preparation of annual budget and weekly forecasts
• Participate in all audits – external, internal, and state mandated
• Conducts quarterly internal audit for hotel
• Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records
• Oversees monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual inventories
• Implements and maintains Contracts, Insurances, Dues, and Licenses listing
• Prepares monthly and quarterly sales tax filing for review and submission by Assistant Hotel Controller.
• Participates in management meetings including Leader’s, Revenue, Financial Reviews, etc.
• Assists departments with reconciling purchases and cost related reports and inventory
• Daily review of Guest, City and Deposit ledgers from Accounts Receivable associate
• Works closely with Assistant Hotel Controller & Hotel Controller of implementation of new systems and processes within the property.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Activities include lifting twenty pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 
• Long periods of sitting is required. Seeing, hearing, talking, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, handling, feeling, grasping. 
• Considerable repetitive motion of hands and wrists as relates to the use of office machines such as computer keyboards. 
• Requires the ability to operate and control office machines as relates to starting, stopping, adjusting, or controlling the progress of work.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of accounting operations relative to the hotel, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Cashier, Staff Accountant etc.
• Must know how to use Microsoft Excel in an intermediary capacity (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, SUMIFs, etc.) 
• Basic mathematics skills; ability to operate 10-key by touch; computer knowledge, and Microsoft products.
• Ability to effectively deal with guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to understand and communicate with fellow employees and guests.
• Knowledge of SUN Accounting Systems helpful, but not required
• Knowledge of Birchstreet Purchasing helpful, but not required

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2-5 years’ experience in accounting management role. 
• Hotel experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

None required

Rate of pay: $93,000-$95,000

EOE, including disability/vets