Senior Accountant

Northwest X Southern Hospitality is looking for a Senior Accountant to work with our portfolio of 20 hotels including Marriotts, Hiltons, IHGs and more. This position is on-site and will be based in our Spokane WA accounting office . The Senior Accountant handles the accounting, treasury, reporting, and control functions at multiple hotel properties, while ensuring timely reporting of operating results. Strong candidates will have good attention to detail, analytical thinking, a knack for numbers, high integrity, excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, time management skills, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit. As part of our team, you can grow your career and accounting knowledge as you work with an experienced team of accountants towards common goals and deadlines with support and training in a collaborative and fun environment. Reasonable working hours and flexibility for an excellent work / life balance. This is an opportunity to work under a CPA without the long hours of public accounting - learning in-depth knowledge of accounting standards and practices leading to a strong foundation for a career in accounting, especially if you aspire to become a CPA.

Summary of position :

Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with all corporate and property-based personnel.

Monitor all accounting functions that originate at the property level. Work with the property personnel to identify and troubleshoot transactional errors and record corrections.

Oversee the process of reconciling daily credit card sales. Work with staff accountants and property personnel to reconcile between daily sales and bank deposits and resolve differences.

Monitor the credit card chargebacks process; ensure chargebacks are disputed by hotel personnel in a timely manner. Assist staff accountants in properly recording chargebacks, including tax considerations.

Perform analysis on escrow and reserve accounts and ensure adequate funding.

Monitor and maintain proper cash levels at each property as specified by account type and use.

Monitor property level accounts receivable; make inquiries about aged balances and assist the General Manager and Sales personnel in collection efforts when necessary.

Review and record restaurant, lounge and gift shop inventory according to the property level physical count. Analyze cost of goods sold as it relates to revenue.

Prepare weekly accounts payable submittals and track payments to settlement. Troubleshoot stale payments to ensure vendors are paid timely.

Review and record payroll transactions. Reconcile and record payroll-related ACH returns. Maintain proper funding in virtual accounts for pay card issuance.

Monitor and account for loan-related transactions.

Read and understand loan documents; use cash forecasting to anticipate and take action on reserve disbursements for Seasonality, FF&E, Property Taxes and Insurance in accordance with the requirements in the loan documents.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis with full supporting detail.

Prepare monthly journal entries to account for transactions that do not originate through the Hotel Property Management System.

Oversee accuracy and timely delivery of month end schedules generated at the properties. Work with property personnel to troubleshoot errors in schedules generated through the Hotel Property Management System.

Prepare the monthly financial statements accurately and within the time frames as defined on the corporate closing schedule and according to the Company Policies and Procedures, Hotel Management Agreements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.

Analyze and interpret financial results in order to assist and advise the Hotel General Manager.

Maintain accurate 3-month and 12-month cash flow projections.

Manage, monitor, and maintain construction / renovation-related accounting when necessary.

Ensure all legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured.

Accurately calculate and file all monthly and quarterly occupancy tax and sales tax returns. Ensure all taxes related to the property are paid timely.

Work with the General Manager, Director of Operations and Regional Vice President to ensure adequate internal controls exist and are maintained for the protection of the hotels' assets against loss or misappropriation.

Successfully perform annual internal control audits at the property level; ensure that properties meet internal audit standards.

Work with the Vice President of Accounting and Director of Accounting to determine areas where you can be the subject matter expert for our team; e.g. systems and reporting, taxes, construction accounting, etc.

Demonstrate positive leadership qualities that inspire other employees to meet and exceed standards.

Minimum Qualifications :

BA or BS in Accounting.

Three to five years of experience with general ledger accounting.

Ability to interpret and communicate financial data.

Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft products.

Ability to create ad hoc spreadsheets and reports

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Previous hospitality experience preferred but not required.

M3 accounting software experience preferred but not required.

Limited travel may be required.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000