Senior Accounting Manager

Summary Of Position

The Senior Accounting Manager assists the Senior Director of Finance and other financial leaders in managing the financial and accounting functions of the resort and its affiliated hotel properties. This role is responsible for ensuring financial reporting is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts, with a strong emphasis on general ledger activity and balance sheet reconciliations. In addition, the Senior Accounting Manager collaborates with Finance leadership to support departmental oversight, including training and development of accounting team members.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Assist with the compilation and review of general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation, with a focus on high-priority accounts such as cash, intercompany, and high-volume accrual accounts.
• Support cash management responsibilities for the properties, including preparation of weekly reporting to the CFO of Grossman Company Properties.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Support training, performance management, and professional development of Finance team members as directed by the Senior Director of Finance.
• Provide support to department heads and managers with financial inquiries and requests as needed.
• Assist in ensuring all properties remain compliant and current with licensing requirements, contracts/agreement, certificates of insurance, standard operating procedures, corporate policies, and applicable governmental regulations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Corporate Director of Finance and Senior Director of Finance.
• Comply with the Arizona Grand Resort HEARTfelt culture (Vision, Values & Standards) of conduct as set forth in the resort communications.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education/experience required.

Experience: Must have 5-10 years’ experience in hospitality accounting, with closing cycle responsibility (3-5 years in a managerial role).

Certificates or Licenses: No special licenses required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong technical knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience with Opera Property Management, Toast POS and Sage software preferred.
• Excellent in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to listen, effectively accomplish tasks, and speak clearly.
  
  

Personal Characteristics

• Behaves ethically.
• Organized: Maintain a neat, organized workspace, maintaining important documents pertinent to job.
• Communicates effectively: Speaks and listens in a clear, thorough, and timely manner, effectively reading and writing, using the English language.
• Professional Appearance: Exhibits an appearance appropriate for a four-diamond resort (Specific grooming standards are available for review).
  
  

The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa’s leaders and team members believe each guest should be treated with respect and professionalism. We create a genuine experience, enticing our guests to return again and again. In order to be successful at The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, team members must share both our Purpose (Making Space for Genuine Hospitality) and Pillars (Hands On & Heartfelt, Sincere & Focused, Collaborative & Curious, and Conscientious). This includes possessing and demonstrating a high level of courtesy and respect for both internal and external guests. Our fun, friendly and enthusiastic team members treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property.