Hotel Accountant at Smart Partners

Job Summary

• Our client is currently seeking a qualified hotel accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the hospitality industry, as well as a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• He or she will be responsible for managing the hotel’s financial records, preparing monthly and annual reports, and assisting with the budgeting process.
• The Hotel Accountant will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records for the hotel in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts on a monthly basis.
• Process Accounts Payable invoices in a timely manner and track vendor payments.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to hotel management.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Monitor hotel revenue and expenses to identify trends and variances.
• Conduct monthly audits of hotel departments.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Maintain confidentiality of all hotel information.
• Adhere to all hotel, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by hotel management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience with hotel property management systems (PMS), such as Opera or Micros.
• Familiarity with revenue management concepts.
• Working knowledge of SQL.