Accounting Manager - Innside New York
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
REPORTS TO: General ManagerDEPARTMENT: Finance
POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager oversees the weekly payroll process and is responsible for the accounting operation under the guidance of the General Manager. The Accounting Manager ensures all functions are being performed accurately, on a timely basis and according to hotel standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):- Process Payroll, review payroll registers for accuracy, distribute paychecks to employees/department heads.
- Oversee administration of payroll issues and ensure adherence to employment related laws.
- Facilitate effective training and development programs for Managers responsible for payroll.
- Serve as liaison for payroll questions i.e., missed punches.
- Preparation of weekly and monthly reports for proper accruals for month end closing.
- Maintain time off balance control logs; wage garnishments & withholdings.
- Work closely with HR functions.
- Reconciliation of balance sheets on a monthly basis.
- Controlling that the posting of payroll is accurate and properly allocated.
- Supervision of all journals and checking the correctness of cost center allocation.
- Assist in bank reconciliation statements for all bank accounts.
- Assist with the monthly and quarterly reconciliation of taxes.
- Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally.
- Have a complete understanding of the Accounts Payable, General Cashiering, Credit management, Cost Control, Purchasing Management and Income Audit Sections in the Operations Manual and Policies & Procedures.
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
- Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the hotel.
- Be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.
- Attend training and meetings as and when required.
- Complete projects and other tasks as assigned.
- Knowledge of accounting account analysis; preparation of annual budgets; internal cost control (analysis, decision-making...).
- Knowledge of tools related to accounting and financial planning and controls.
- Knowledge of the different computer programs will be valued: SAP, PMS.
- Tool management: Office package.
- Knowledge of hotel operations.
- Execute the tasks in compliance with the rules, processes and procedures of hotel administration.
- Support the Business Partner in the execution of local closing tasks and others delegated to them related to their role.
- Collaborate in internal audits, on points that affect their role.
- Execute both financial and analytical accounting processes required in the business units, such as (for example) bank and cash accounting and reconciliation, expense forecasting, creation of fixed asset records, tax accounting, ...
- Check and record statistical data in SAP on a monthly basis.
- Review of the Balance Sheet, verifying and ensuring that all balance sheet accounts have the correct balance, as well as analysis, follow-up and treatment of outstanding items.
- Identify and propose improvements that optimize efficiency in their workplace.
- Previous relevant accounting experience required; accounting experience within a hotel preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be numbers-oriented, computer-literate including written communication, spreadsheet formulation and online order-entry and computer systems.
- Knowledge of Opera (PMS), MICROS (POS), SAP, MS Excel, and ADP preferred.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal/external customers both in written and verbal format.
- Ability to deal with the general public, customers, associates, and government officials with tact and courtesy.
- Proven track record of success in achieving financial and service objectives.
- Ability to read and interpret business records and statistical reports.
- Ability to use mathematical skills to interpret financial information and prepare reports.
- Ability to interpret established policies and understand the government regulations pertaining to the business.
- See differences in widths and lengths of lines such as those on graphs.
- Flexibility to change activity frequently, and cope with interruptions.
- Must be flexible and able to work mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends and/or holidays when necessary.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Prior experience required. Bachelor’s or equivalent preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
MATH and LOGICAL SKILLS: Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to: Deal with system of real numbers; algebraic solution of equations and probability and statistical inference. Apply fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.Ability to determine time, place and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination and/or reporting on events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly be required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or telephone. The employee is required to use body members, hand tools, and/or special devices to work, move, or carry objects or materials.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires walking, standing and/or sitting; and to a significant degree, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing.
(Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.)
Only candidates with authorization to work in the U.S.A. will be considered. At this time, no monetary relocation assistance is available.
SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $70,000 Annually
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