Accounting Manager, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

The luxurious Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa ranks #1 in the region, thanks to stylish guest rooms and suites, top-tier dining, sparkling event spaces and service that’s both gracious and intuitive. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our outstanding team. This position assists in the planning and directing activities within the Accounting department of the Hotel by performing the following duties personally while ensuring all of the hotels’ high quality standards are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll. Assists in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.Prepares invoices and operating checks. Assists in the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.Oversee daily reconciliation of all transactions, including income audits, Assists in directing internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.Assist in establishing system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.W-9 and Certificate of Insurance collections.Oversees and Supervises the Accounting Clerk. Compiles payroll data such as gratuities, bonuses, and Banquet Fees.Assists in preparing all final paychecks to ensure all terminated employees are paid properly and within Federal and State laws.Prepares and distributes paychecks.All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with the hotel rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the facility.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists in the supervision of employees in the Accounting Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Hotel’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting the controller with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general financial reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.The ability to effectively deal with employees and customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.Ability to develop financial reports and business correspondences.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the Hotel Management.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to research and define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel spreadsheet software and M3, accounting software.Excellent organization skills and very detail oriented.Meets legal age requirements for the position.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a College degree or two to four years related experience or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. College degree is preferred. Previous accounting supervisory experience is preferred.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSESNo certifications neededWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.GROOMING:All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available.)PAY SCALEThe salary range for this position is $35.00 to $40.00 per hour. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience, type of hotel experience, and education.The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related appearance and behavior), partnership status, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the American’s With Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodation needed to complete the application process. Please contact the People and Culture Department if you have any questions regarding this policy.

Salary : $35 - $40