Accounting Manager

Sonesta Hotels - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami, FL

Accommodation

About the position

The Accounting Manager at Sonesta Miami Airport is responsible for overseeing the hotel's accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and security of financial records, and managing lower-level accounting staff. This role involves preparing budgets, performing month-end closings, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dir Area Finance, Dir Finance and/or Assistant Dir Finance with preparation of the Budget, Strategic Plan, and Goals program.
• Perform or assist in the performance of month-end closing, including input and reconciliation of all income for closing.
• Prepare reports, verify Trial Balance, and run Financial Statements for management review.
• Manage daily accounting activities and assignments of Accounting staff, ensuring all accounting standards are maintained.
• Input General Ledger entries and journal vouchers as required, ensuring timely posting of daily transactions.
• Maintain control over bookkeeping functions, including preparation and review of information posted to subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare tax reconciliations, payments, reports, and maintain necessary records for tax filings.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Participate in inventory taking and verification of extensions on a monthly basis.
• Conduct monthly credit meetings and distribute minutes as needed.
• Review and verify accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely completion of necessary schedules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports in accordance with reporting calendars.
• Perform financial and statistical analysis, forecasting, and complete special projects as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication with other departments.
• Audit payroll and supervise the Accounting department in the absence of the Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting.
• Interact with guests to resolve billing disputes and answer questions, and with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with hotel management software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance