Accounting Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Washington, DC seeks an Accounting Manager to set up finance systems for our hotel, partnering with the Controller and Assistant Director of Finance. A passion for hospitality and growth in hotel finance is essential.

Responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring a timely month-end close, analyzing statements, and maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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, math, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.

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 statements, balance sheets, income, and expense accounts to guarantee accuracy and recommend adjustments to increase profitability.
• Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures for adequate control over Finance Department activities.
• Effectively manage the accounting team through communication, training, coaching, meetings, and performance management.
• Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to management.
• Provide direction to the night team to ensure proper revenue reporting.
• Review ledger details to validate payment and revenue posting.
• Ensure compliance with Omni finance SOPs.
• Ensure a timely month-end close.
• Generate labor and revenue reports as needed.
• Assist in preparing and filing monthly sales taxes.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Excel skills

Math skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Finance degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounting Manager

Overview

This role will be instrumental in setting up finance and accounting systems and structure for our hotel. Working closely with the Controller and Assistant Director of Finance, we expect that our chosen individual will have a passion for hospitality and an interest in growing within the hotel finance department. This role is perfect for someone with accounting experience in an upscale hotel environment.

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 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.

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.