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Position Summary
We are looking for a Hotel Accountant to develop accounting policies and oversee all financial procedures of our company. As a Hotel Accountant, you’ll monitor the company’s financial status, review quarterly and annual budgets and manage accounting transactions. To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with risk management. Ultimately, you’ll make sure we comply with accounting regulations, maximize profits and mitigate risks. Accurate and timely submission of all information required for management decision making by the accounting manager and actively participating in the operation of the hotel accounting department.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the Night Auditor and Accounting Assistant
- Ensures that all work is done accurately, timely, and in accordance with Sheraton by Marriott standard accounting practices by supervising and participating in the operation of the hotel accounting department.
- Recommends systems and procedures for orderly reporting of financial matters.
- Assures compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
- Maintains flow of communication in department.
- Performs required audits and reviews daily work.
- Reviews submitted reports and performs necessary follow-up.
- Ensures accuracy of financial information by performing a variety of control functions.
- Assures collection of accounts receivable.
- Provides accounting assistance to hotel department heads.
- Supervises night and restaurant audits to insure their accuracy and performs reconciliations as required.
- Makes appropriate recommendations to insure a smooth flow of various transactions
- Responsible for financial reporting for the hotel including month-end reporting, budgets, and interim forecasts;
- Support hotel managers in generating business plan and event reporting;
- Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at your property;
- Identify control weaknesses and implement cost control initiatives;
- Accounts Payable, Billing, Payroll, General Ledger responsibilities;
- Oversee account receivables and controller all invoices over 60 days
- Track material and labor cost by department;
- Analyze financial trends, define and initiate corrective measures;
- Assist in planning labor based on foretasted business changes; and/or
- Provide variance explanations and corrective action plans as needed, annual budgeting and monthly re-forecasting.
- Inventories monthly and control initiatives
- Performs timely mailing of statements to guests with recent activity, attaching pertinent back-up by attaching copies of folios, food and beverage guest checks and miscellaneous vouchers if necessary.
- Posts payments received to aging and reconcile these payments to open invoices.
- Balances accounts receivable system to the general ledger on a routine basis. Balances and adjusts all house accounts weekly.
- Researches declined bank cards and other credit card charge backs for justification and validity by making all necessary adjustments or credits.
- Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matter of significance.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
- Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
- At all times projects a favorable image of competence and professionalism of SGG to guests, co-workers, vendor, and management staff.
- Document, monitor and update accounting policies
- Ensure all payments are completed on time (including accounts payable and bank deposits)
- Review quarterly and annual budgets for all departments
- Analyze costs and profits
- Set and track financial KPIs
- Build risk assessment models to evaluate investments
- Report on financial status on a regular basis and create ad-hoc reports when needed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems
- Perform internal audits and assist with external audits
- Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations
Skills
- Work experience as a Controller or similar role
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and legislation
- Hands-on experience with general ledger accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Experience with cash management and risk assessment
- Good knowledge of accounting software
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position offers a salary range of $75,000–$80,000 annually. Does this align with your compensation expectations?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization (e.g., an H-1B visa or other employment-based visa)?
- If selected for this position, when would you be available to begin employment? Please provide your earliest available start date.
Experience:
- Hotel Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
- Accounting Manager / Controller: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Garden Grove, CA 92840 (Required)
Work Location: In person
