Accounts Payable Lead, Staff Accountant

ABOUT HOTEL DROVER:

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of the West, Hotel Drover delivers true Texas hospitality. Named to honor the legendary cowboys who drove cattle to market across the plains, Hotel Drover is an Autograph Collection® property, offering a truly unique guest experience in the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Our goal is simple. To harness the true spirit of the Stockyards through the legacy of the drover, creating an experience that can only be achieved here in Fort Worth. Proud of where we came from, we greet visitors with a tip of the hat and a firm handshake, welcoming all to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and genuine Texas hospitality.

So, dust off your boots, grab your hat and join us at Hotel Drover.

WHO WE’RE SEEKING:

Our Accounts Payable Lead, Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and supporting day-to-day Accounts Payable functions and is a key contributor to ensure the accuracy of general ledgers, account reconciliations, and financial statements. This position will have an active role in the documentation and implementation of industry leading procure-to-pay solutions.

We want to work with someone who brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. We are seeking an individual who can bring the vision of Hotel Drover and the Fort Worth Heritage Development to life.

We have poured our passion, energy, and excitement into crafting an extraordinary place and brand – and we know that the right Accounts Payable Lead, Senior Accountant for Hotel Drover will be as inspired and passionate about this dynamic vision as we are. Care for people, a belief in the power of community, and the desire to create extraordinary experiences drive us. You must apply if these things also
drive you!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable Lead Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Accounts Payable functions including but not limited to: invoice processing, vendor management, and payment processing
• Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving AP related issues, ensuring compliance of adopted processes and systems
• Works with all departments, vendors, and district partners to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of payments
• Close monitoring of the AP Aging, ensuring aged payables are resolved and proper review and reconciliation processes are in place
• Maintain documented AP best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management
• Monitors the AP Mailboxes to ensure appropriate processing times and resolution of issues
• Ensures key AP metrics are met daily/weekly and develops process improvements and training to drive performance
• Assist Accounts Payable team with daily responsibilities to ensure adequate coverage and support for our internal and external guests
• Processes urgent payment requests, voids and/or re-issues, as necessary
• Coordinate and/or participate in year-end/new year preparations, including annual 1099 reporting

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Accurately perform and complete month-end close journal entries including accrued and prepaid expenses
• Review and analyze monthly expenses to ensure expenses are accurately coded in the general ledger
• Monthly review of corporate credit card purchases, verifying correct general ledger coding and necessary accruals
• Responsible for various general ledger account reconciliations and analysis, including intercompany balancing
• Provide tools and metrics for the accounting department to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of their work
• Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks
• Ensure account balances are fully supported by appropriate source documentation
• Provide operational, regulatory, and ad hoc reports, as required
• Create a department that is proactive and responsive and schedule, evaluate, train, develop, and monitor team members
• Other duties as assigned

MUST HAVES:

• Strong understanding of all areas of Accounting including AP, AR, Cash, General Ledger, P&L preparation and analysis, etc.
• Able to identify opportunities for continuous improvements and automation in business processes
• Adhere to all policies stated in the team member handbook
• Work in alignment with our shared values and act as an extension of our family of brands
• A love for the history and future of the Fort Worth Stockyards
• Superior attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of educational and professional work experience; Accounting/Hospitality focus preferred
• 3 year(s) of high-volume accounts payable experience required
• Minimum of 2 year(s) of accounting/finance supervisory experience with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff
• On property, multi-property, or shared service hotel experience a plus
• Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy
• Highly skilled in spreadsheet and word processing software; experienced with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced in financial and hotel software applications (M3, Birchstreet, iBuyEfficient, etc.)

Hotel Drover offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Workplace culture with heart and soul
• Wellbeing benefits for you and your family
• Paid time off
• Career experience of a lifetime

OUR SHARED VALUES

• HIT THE MARK, EVERY TIME
• STAY CURIOUS
• SPARK WARMTH
• DO RIGHT
• HONOR ALL
• BLAZE NEW TRAILS
• BE INTENTIONAL

Hotel Drover complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans' status.