Accounting Manager

HEI Hotels & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Hotel discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Finance/Accounting professional to assist the Director of Finance in directing the hotel’s financial activities and preparing GAAP-based reports. Responsibilities include managing Accounts Receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and supervising accounting staff.

The role requires a B.S. in Accounting and at least one year of hospitality finance experience, with strong Excel and MS Office skills, attention to detail, and clear communication abilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting.
• One year experience in Hotel or Hospitality related Finance and Accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel required.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Finance in directing financial activities and preparing reports.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable functions including collections and aging analysis.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review problem accounts with Director of Finance.
• Schedule and supervise accounting staff, including Night Audit, and manage departmental expenditures.
• Support asset inventories, tax returns, and compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us

We are an all-suite hotel located in the heart of downtown San Diego. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay - Downtown is the ideal location to work in the area. Accessible to public transportation and located across from the Headquarters at Seaport Village, our all-suite hotel is just blocks form the San Diego Convention Center and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Join our team of diverse individuals working together to create memories for our guests. Thru our Loves program we offer discounts to public transportation, free lunch, free parking and a fun and balanced work / life environment.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $77,000.00 AnnuallyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Director of Finance in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards.

Financial Management

• Perform all accounting functions in the event assistance is needed.
• Effectively schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to stay within the restraints of the established budget through: labor management and purchasing control systems
• Establish and monitor scheduling of all accounting associates, including Night Audit.
• Schedule personnel consistent with the volume of business and needs.
• Effectively plan in order to meet demands of both guests and staff.

Accounting Practices, Procedures, and Policies

• Assist in Producing Financial Statements within designated time frame for preliminary distribution to hotel management and to meet HEI Corporate requirements.
• Verify compliance with Finance SOP manual.
• Participate in and critique asset inventories.
• Maintain records storage area in compliance with record retention requirements of relevant government agencies.
• Preparation and knowledge of sales tax returns, as well as any other applicable tax liabilities.

Accounts Receivable and Cash Flow

• Manage and oversee all Accounts Receivable functions, including collection calls as needed.
• Ensure the A/R aging percentages are in compliance with SOP.
• Verify credit cards are processed every night-by-night audit.
• Verify cash deposits are made timely.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Assist Director of Finance with the Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts each period.
• Review any problem accounts with Director of Finance and adjust entries to the general ledger.

Management of Department

• Identify, screen, and attract management candidates from outside the company.
• Train associates in job responsibilities.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Accounting
• One year experience in Hotel or Hospitality related Finance and Accounting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Hotel Financial Statements and reconciliation of A and L accounts.
• Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy.
• Sound administrative and managerial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills
• Have proficient training, coaching, and counseling abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.