Hotel Assistant Controller

AC Salt Lake City Downtown; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Creek Hospitality operates a portfolio of branded hotels, including AC Salt Lake City Downtown.

The Hotel Assistant Controller will manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting for the AC Salt Lake City Downtown and related properties. The role partners with the General Manager and department heads to uphold internal controls and drive financial performance. Travel to other properties may be required to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of accounting experience, hospitality sector preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and USALI hotel accounting practices.
• Experience with PMS, POS and accounting systems (e.g., M3, Opera, Sage).
• Advanced Excel/MS Office skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing process and produce accurate financial statements.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and assist with budget/forecast.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and vendor relationships.
• Monitor cash handling, tax filings, and compliance with internal controls.
• Support cross-functional leadership meetings and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PMS

POS

Accounting systems

Job description

Description

ABOUT US

Crystal Creek Hospitality is a collection of independently spirited and branded hotels focused on remarkable hospitality™. We see every day as an opportunity to enrich the lives of our employees, guests, and communities. Our vision, mission, values and commitments are at the core of every decision we make and every person we hire. No heroes, no egos–just a diverse group of individuals with solid relationships built on a foundation of trust that honors our employees, guests, and investors.

OUR VALUES

We Engage and We Listen

We Care and We Own

We Provide and We Ensure

We Appreciate and We Have Fun

JOB OVERVIEW

The Hotel Assistant Controller will be responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting and month-end closing process for the AC Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown. Job will include accounting and administrative duties for the AC Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown and any other properties to facilitate the accounting and administrative work. Human resource and administrative tasks as required and needed. Travel to other properties required as necessary.

Reporting to the Hotel Controller, the Assistant Controller serves as a partner to the General Manager and department heads, ensuring adherence to company policies, internal controls, and financial objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage month-end closing process, to produce accurate and timely financial statements
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with company standards
• Assist with annual budget and monthly forecast
• Assist with capital project approvals and expense tracking

Revenue & Audit Oversight

• Manage daily income audit ensuring accuracy of PMS/POS postings and investigate discrepancies
• Research and respond to guest chargeback claims and coordinate with Front Office team

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Ensure accounts payable are processed accurately and paid timely
• Maintain vendor relationships and professionally resolve billing discrepancies
• Oversee accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, and aging management for both operating and guest receivables
• Partner with sales team to ensure accurate group invoices and timely collections including group deposits

Cash Management & Compliance

• Administer cash handling procedures, bank deposits, change orders, petty cash, and reconciliations
• Prepare and timely fill all sales, lodging, and other taxes
• Oversee contractors and vendors by maintaining current insurance and required agreements are on file

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

• Ensure bi-weekly payroll is accurate and submitted timely in conjunction with General Manager
• Oversee weekly labor and AR meetings
• Actively participate in properties’ leadership and staff meetings
• Assist in driving the financial performance of the property in conjunction with General Manager
• Special projects, system implementations, and process improvements as necessary
• Additional duties as assigned by hotel or corporate management

Requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance preferred, or a combination of education and experience
• 5 years of accounting experience, with hospitality industry expierence required
• Knowledge of GAAP and USALI hotel accounting practices
• Experience with PMS, POS, and accounting systems (e.g., M3, Opera, Sage, or similar)
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Excel and MS Office
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.