What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Hotel Emma?
Primary Responsibilities:
- Train and supervise staff; provide recognition, and coaching as needed.
- Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Controller and VP of Finance. Act as liaison for ownership and senior leadership accounting requests.
- Assist in attaining financial goals.
- Partner with Accounts Receivable to ensure the timely billing of all direct bill accounts with complete backup and accurate invoices.
- Ensure all guest disputes and requests for clarification is resolved and/or responded to in a timely manner.
- Ensure an effective tracking system for all rebates/adjustments.
- Ensure daily balance of the Daily Report.
- Ensure Internal Audit requirements and SOP compliance.
- Completes all general ledger, bank and balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.
- Oversee the processing of invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent fraud and errors in the accounts payable process.
- Ensures compliance with Federal, State and local City Licenses, Permits and tax requirements. Completes and files timely all hotel tax liabilities.
- Supervise the payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations related to payroll.
- Provide financial insights and support to help departments achieve their financial goals.
- Ensure a timely month-end closing and reporting.
- Produce accurate financial statements.
- Assist with corporate reporting, forecasting, and budget preparations.
Job Requirements:
- Must have 4-5 years of accounting experience preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Previous experience as an Assistant Controller or an Assistant Director of Finance in a luxury hotel preferred.
- Must be flexible and able to work weekends.
- Must have intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Opera Property Management System experience helpful.
