Accounting Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Accounting Manager to support accounting and control functions, ensuring timely reporting of operating results and preserving the integrity of the management information system.

You will supervise the accounting team, review ledger activity, manage payables and receivables, and drive improvements in profitability while maintaining strict internal controls and compliant processes across the finance department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in finance or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in accounting/finance within upscale or luxury hotels.
• Strong communication, math, leadership and customer service skills.
• Excellent Excel skills; experience with accounting software.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review daily revenue activity and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Manage accounts payable and supervise accounts receivable.
• Analyze financial statements and recommend profitability improvements.
• Maintain policies and procedures to ensure financial control.
• Lead accounting team with coaching, training, and performance management.
• Verify transactions and report irregularities to management.
• Direct the night audit team to ensure accurate revenue reporting.
• Review guest, city, and deposit ledgers for proper posting.
• Ensure compliance with Omni finance SOPs and timely month-end close.
• Generate labor and revenue reports; assist with monthly sales taxes.
• Collaborate with Shared Service Center on month-end close.

Skills

Exemplary communication

Math skills

Leadership

Customer service

GAAP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in finance or related field (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

The Accounting Manager supports the accounting and control functions at the hotel, while ensuring timely reporting of operating results and maintenance the integrity of the management information system.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily revenue activity list to ensure accountability, reconcile general ledger accounts, review any account discrepancies, and make corrections.
• Manage all phases of accounts payable, as well as supervise accounts receivable.
• Analyze all statements, balance sheets, income, and expense accounts to guarantee accuracy and recommend adjustments that would increase profitability.
• Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over Finance Department activities.
• Effectively manage the accounting team through respectful communication, clear expectations, relevant training, productive coaching, regular meetings, and appropriate performance management.
• Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to management.
• Providing direction to the night audit team so as to ensure proper revenue reporting.
• Review all ledger details, including guest ledger, city ledger and deposit ledgers to validate proper payment and revenue posting.
• Ensure compliance with all Omni finance SOPs.
• Ensure a timely month-end close.
• Generate labor and revenue reports as needed.
• Assist in preparing and filing monthly sales taxes.
• Partner with the Shared Service Center on various functions and month end close.

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.
• Exemplary communication skills, math skills, strong leadership skills, and customer service skills are vital.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends when necessary.