Senior Hotel Accountant

Senior Hotel Accountant

Reports To: Hotel Accounting Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Senior Hotel Accountant is a highly motivated professional responsible for the accounting of three or more hotels. Possesses the detailed level of understanding of accounting principles to be able to sufficiently analyze problems, determine solutions and take corrective actions with minimal supervision necessary. Provides technical and analytical support to hotel management and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Daily review of assigned hotel reporting
• Entering of hotel accounts payable invoices
• Daily reconciliation of hotel credit cards
• Monthly preparation of hotel occupancy and sales and use tax returns
• Providing excellent customer service to hotels
• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Assist operational leadership with annual budgets
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4+ years of applicable accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred
• Ability to analyze operating results and research discrepancies
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as PDI Enterprise, Profit Sword and Laserfiche a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with hotel management, accounting team members and outside vendors through e-mail, by telephone and in person
• Must be detail oriented, have strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, bend, twist, and reach frequently.