Accounting Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Hotel Accountant, where your expertise in hotel accounting and financial reporting will be highly valued. This role involves managing daily accounting operations, assisting with budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will collaborate with various departments to promote teamwork and service quality while supervising staff and maintaining financial accuracy. If you have a passion for numbers and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hotel accounting or auditing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget preparation and month-end closing activities.
• Manage daily accounting operations and ensure adherence to standards.
• Prepare tax reconciliations and maintain records for tax balancing.

Skills

Hotel Accounting

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Some college plus 2+ years experience

Tools

Spreadsheets

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

Job Description: Hotel Accountant at IHG Army Hotels

Location: United States, Oklahoma, Fort Sill

Hotel: Allin/Aultman Hall (MFOKB), 5676 Fergusson Road, 73503

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Director of Area Finance, Director of Finance, and/or Assistant Director of Finance with the preparation of the Budget, Strategic Plan, and Goals program.
2. Perform or assist in month-end closing activities, including input and reconciliation of all income, preparing reports, verifying Trial Balance, and generating Financial Statements for management review.
3. Manage daily accounting operations, including assigning tasks to staff, planning work, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards. Alert management of serious issues promptly.
4. Input General Ledger entries and journal vouchers, ensuring transactions are posted timely and accurately, maintaining control over bookkeeping functions.
5. Prepare tax reconciliations, payments, and reports; maintain records for tax balancing; complete tax filings as required by authorities.
6. Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, participate in inventory counts, and verify monthly extensions.
7. Review and verify accounts payable and receivable, maintain income reports, and handle related duties such as deposits, invoicing, and monitoring cash flows.
8. Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and perform financial analysis, forecasting, and special projects.
9. Promote teamwork and service quality through communication with departments like Catering, Sales, Reservations, and Front Office.
10. Audit payroll and supervise the Accounting department in the absence of the Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting.
11. Interact with external contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, and external auditors to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
12. Ensure staff are properly trained and equipped; perform additional accounting functions and assist with other duties as needed.

Accountability:

This role involves performing professional accounting duties for a hotel or group of hotels, supervising staff, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of work.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Some college plus 2+ years of hotel accounting or auditing experience, including management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Fluent English required.

Physical and Skills Requirements:

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, financial reporting systems, and software.

Additional Information:

• May require working nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Other skills include problem-solving, reasoning, organizational, and training abilities.

Note: This description covers essential duties and qualifications but is not exhaustive. If you believe you're a great fit despite not meeting every requirement, encourage applying.

• Salary ranges are estimates and may vary based on multiple factors.
• Additional policies regarding accommodations, staffing agencies, and benefits are included but not detailed here.