Accounting Manager, The Publisher Hotel, Fredericksburg, VA

Greenwood Hospitality & Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Accounting Manager for The Publisher Hotel in Fredericksburg, VA.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists with the supervision and coordination of the accounting operations in the hotel. Compiles, reviews, reconciles, prepares and analyzes entries to facilitate the bookkeeping function. Prepares financial statements and other reports to ensure accurate, timely information.

The position assists with the functions of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes, and Internal Controls. In some instances is responsible for the daily operation of an area (Credit Manager, F&B Controls, Accounts Receivable). Responsible and encouraged to make recommendations, suggest financial control changes and report SOP and procedural violations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Train, direct the work, resolve problems and assist with the hiring and performance and salary reviews of the accounting employees.

Prepare, review and reconcile daily postings, accruals, various general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure accurate financial information is available.

Compile, prepare, back-up and analyze period-end data on food and beverage costs and inventories (gift shop where applicable) to provide information and recommendations to management on current procedures and controls. Assist with the preparation of cost potentials as required.

May supervise the accounts receivable function and perform the hotel's credit / collection and food and beverage control function to ensure accurate, timely and quality service and support to hotel customers and management.

Review and monitor internal control procedures in the hotel. Areas included are Food and Beverage, Cashiering, Room Operations, etc.

Forecasts and Controls Property Cash Flow.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Compiles and prepares daily reports, financial statement, periodic forecasts and annual budget to provide support to ensure timely, accurate information.

Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.

Travel - Minimal required for training classes, task force, etc.

Hours : 40-50 hours over a five day period; scheduled days and times may vary based on need.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES -

Manages 1 or more depending on property size.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the finance and hospitality professions. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and complex problems. Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and / or information in a specialized field involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations. Ability to communicate and provide information and associated services to management, employees and guests.

Skills

Excellent hearing required to train and deal with management, employees.

Excellent vision required to read reports, computer, etc.

Excellent speech communication skills required to train and deal with management, employees.

Excellent comprehension and literacy required for reports, computers, ledgers, etc.

Abilities

Limited lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 15-20 lbs. Generally boxes, computer equipment.

Limited bending / kneeling required when arranging supplies or equipment.

Mobility - limited mobility between offices and departments.

No continuous standing required. No climbing or driving required.

Education / Formal Training

A four year college degree (Accounting preferred) or equivalent education / experience.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in related position with this company or other organizations.

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