Accounting Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the Finance Department, ensuring financial integrity, internal controls, and efficient operations across purchasing, inventory, AP, payroll, and reporting.

You will collaborate with the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance, drive process improvements, and maintain strong vendor and cost-control practices within a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in upscale or luxury hotel accounting/finance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and internal controls.
• Exemplary communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing processes and related controls, including month-end reconciliation of inventories and AP close.
• Manage accounts payable, payroll administration, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage and Finance leadership on cost-control and process improvements.
• Lead the accounting team with coaching, performance management, and clear expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Omni finance SOPs and internal control guidelines.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview:

The Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role within the Finance Department, supporting the financial integrity, internal controls, and operational effectiveness of the hotel. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance, this position oversees key accounting functions while providing leadership and support for purchasing, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll administration, and financial reporting. The Accounting Manager partners with operational departments to ensure accurate financial processes, effective cost controls, compliance with Omni Finance SOPs, and timely completion of financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee purchasing processes and related controls, including product familiarity, receiving and storage standards, month-end reconciliation of Food & Beverage inventories, and Accounts Payable close.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties and ensure purchasing, receiving, invoice approval, payment processing, inventory, and reconciliation activities are performed in accordance with established internal-control requirements.
• Participate in relevant Food & Beverage and operational meetings, including menu tie-down, weekly forecast, and Financial Services meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintain close communications with Chef and Catering Department on requirements for future menu events to evaluate menus against Par Inventories in determining necessary requirements for outlets and banquet functions.
• Evaluate vendor performance in compliance to Purchasing bid procedures. Monitors vendor ability to provide timely and consistent quality according to established specifications.
• Maintain close communications with Corporate Purchasing offices for placement and follow-up on quarterly and annual order requirements.
• Coordinate with Food and Beverage management weekly purchases of wine, liquor, and beer, ensuring compliance with state liquor laws. Establish and maintain requisition procedures for alcoholic beverages that guarantee maximum control over inventories.
• Ensure a timely month-end close, including assisting with the F&B inventory counting process such as: China, glassware, silverware, food, beverage, and retail merchandise.
• Partner with Food & Beverage and Finance leadership on special projects, process improvements, cost-control initiatives, and other operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with all Omni finance SOPs, and Internal Control guidelines.
• Assist in the review of the daily revenue activity list to ensure accountability, reconcile general ledger accounts, review any account discrepancies, and make corrections.
• Assist with all phases of accounts payable, as well as accounts receivable.
• Effectively manage the accounting team through respectful communication, clear expectations, relevant training, productive coaching, regular meetings, and appropriate performance management.
• Provide direction to the night team to ensure proper revenue reporting.
• Manage the daily payroll process and alert managers to items needing attention.
• Review payroll records weekly and coordinate pay week close.
• Compile and transmit tips, service charges and gratuities weekly.
• Coordinate payroll uploads and communication with our corporate payroll specialist.
• Generate labor and revenue reports as needed.
• Assist in preparing and filing monthly sales taxes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance leaders.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required, degree in finance or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an upscale or luxury hotel in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Exemplary communication skills, math skills, strong leadership skills, and customer service skills are vital.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Ability to stand for a long period of time, stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (Including weekends and holidays).
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.