Hotel Accounting Manager

WizeHire, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, holidays, and sickLeave

Professional development and training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel in Baltimore seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee daily financial operations, AP/AR, payroll, and cash reconciliations for a hospitality property.

You will lead the accounting team, ensure GAAP-compliant month-end closings, budgeting support, audits, and tax filings, reporting to the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in hospitality with supervisory exposure.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with hotel property management systems (PMS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including AP/AR, payroll processing, and cash reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and GAAP financial statements.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manage internal and external audits and oversee tax filings for the property.
• Supervise accounting staff and promote cross-department coordination.

Skills

Excel

PMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

General ledger systems

Hotel PMS

Job description

Posted 14 days ago

The Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel is hiring an Accounting Manager. The hotel accounting manager oversees the daily financial operations, accounting staff, and reporting processes of a hospitality property to ensure compliance and profitability. This position will report to the Director of Finance.

Daily Operations: Manage accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll processing, and daily cash or credit card reconciliations.

Financial Reporting: Prepare month-end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, trial balances, and accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the Director of Finance or Controller with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.

Compliance & Auditing: Oversee internal and external audits, manage tax filings (sales, use, and occupancy taxes), and maintain internal financial controls.

Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule property accounting staff while promoting cross-departmental coordination.

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Experience: 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a supervisory or hospitality industry background.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with general ledger or specialized hotel property management systems (PMS).

Soft Skills: Excellent multitasking, communication, and deadline-driven problem-solving abilities.

Compensation

$73,000 - $75,000 yearly

Discover Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, located on Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor. The hotel offers 31,000 square feet of event space, 21 breakout spaces, 622 guest rooms, an on-site business center, fitness center, restaurant, coffee shop, and lounge.

We value our team and are committed to supporting their professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career advancement and internal growth opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment