Senior Accounting Manager

Description:

Senior Accounting Manager: Job Description

SUMMIT HOSPITALITY GROUP

Summary: The Accounting Manager for Summit Hospitality Group is a full-charge position that provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements.

Prerequisites:

· Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting and administrative environment with a multiple company portfolio.

· Two-year Accounting Associate’s degree; Four-year degree preferred.

· Experience with hotel and restaurant industry accounting is preferred.

· PC proficiency. Highly skilled at Excel Spreadsheets and Word.

· M3 Accounting software experience is preferred.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Report writing skills.

· Multi-Tasking Skills including but not limited to ability to meet deadlines, utilize time management skills, and attention to detail.

Essential Duties:

· Receive and review daily reports from assigned properties (hotel and restaurant) for accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.

· Receive and review daily deposit and credit card transmissions for accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.

· Prepare general ledger entries and monthly financial statements.

· Prepare other related information reports as assigned by Controller.

· Complete bank reconciliations (monthly).

· Prepare calculations and reports for appropriate agencies for monthly sales taxes, occupancy taxes, and food/beverage taxes.

· Review hotel Accounts Receivable aging reports.

· Prepare weekly Accounts Payable check run for assigned properties. Review all Accounts Payable for posting. Reconcile vendor statements.

· Review and follow up for all chargeback retrieval requests.

· Provide accounting support for acquisitions, new properties, and managed hotels.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Supervise property management teams regarding financial reporting particularly at the end of the month.

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their proper allocation to the hotel and restaurant industry.

· Well-developed communication skills with the ability to interact with corporate and property management and outside vendors.

· Excellent work habits including the willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done.

· Able to be trusted with confidential information.

Work Environment:

· Corporate office for which employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone; operate computers and other standard office equipment; frequently required to walk and stand; occasional off-site property visits, and frequent interaction with Controller and senior management team.

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