Accounting Manager

Makeready; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/PTO exchange

Medical/Dental/Vision

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k with company match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

The Heathman Hotel in downtown Portland seeks an experienced hotel accounting professional to maintain accurate records, support operations, track expenses and assist with budgeting and forecasting.

You will lead the day-to-day accounting workflow, drive month-end closes, reconciliations and financial reporting across departments, partnering with hotel leadership to improve performance. Strong Excel and hotel software skills, attention to detail, and ability to supervise staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Hospitality accounting experience is required.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and reconciliations.
• Ability to lead staff and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive timely month-end close processes.
• Prepare and post month-end entries for close.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on items.
• Reconcile daily/weekly financials and ensure accuracy.
• Review income audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Support department heads with financial reporting and reviews.
• Lead accounting staff and coordinate daily work.
• Assist with monthly statements alongside the Director of Finance.
• Process invoices and manage accounts payable follow-up.
• Maintain organized records and support reporting needs.

Skills

Hospitality accounting

Lead accounting staff

Month-end close

Balance reconciliations

Vendor/AP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Cross-department communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Heathman Hotel is where Portland’s cultural legacy meets timeless hospitality. Since 1927, it has stood as a gathering place for artists, writers, performers, and travelers drawn to the creative spirit of the city. Rooted in history yet thoughtfully evolved for the modern guest, The Heathman blends classic elegance with contemporary comfort in the heart of downtown Portland.

We are searching for curious self-starters with a genuine interest in people. These hard-working individuals have always had a natural bend toward hospitality, no matter where they worked, because they’ve always seen themselves as part of something bigger.

This individual loves numbers and is quick to problem solve. Their primary role is to maintain accurate accounting records, supporting operations, track expenses and assist with budgeting and forecasting. We are seeking someone with a strong analytical mind and an ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.

Requested Tasks:

• Support and help drive a timely and accurate month-end close process
• Prepare and post all month end entries necessary to complete close in the allowed time
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding reconciling items
• Complete daily and weekly financial balancing to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
• Review income audit reports and assist in researching and resolving discrepancies
• Support hotel department heads with financial questions, reporting needs, and expense review
• Help lead and coordinate the day-to-day work of the accounting staff
• Assist with monthly financial statement review alongside the Director of Finance
• Process invoices in accordance with company policy
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with accounts payable follow-up
• Maintain organized accounting records and support operational and financial reporting needs

Requested Capabilities:

• Prior hotel orHospitality accounting experience required
• Previous experience in an Assistance Accounting Manager or similar accounting leadership role preferred.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes
• Experience with daily revenue balancing, weekly financial review, and income audit support
• Ability to lead accounting staff and work effectively across departments
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support both accounting and operations teams

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.