Task Force - Senior Accountant
US-NY-New York
Management
Req #: 67938
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: This position is responsible for all accounting responsibilities related to various disciplines within the accounting department, which would include: Accounting Controlling, Hotel Accounting, & Internal/External audits. Responsibilities: * * Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds. * Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotels established guidelines. Monitors and controls Hotel's cash flow and operating forecast. * Ensure hotels' compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items. * Complies with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations * Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations. * Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records. * Maintain compliance with Highgate Hotels' standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel. * Directs or prepares all financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels' requirements, meeting various due dates and deadlines, i.e: * Weekly: A/R & A/P Aging, Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue Updates * Monthly: Financial Statements, Forecasting KeyStatistics Report, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet * Executes other special projects and responsibilities as assigned. * Supervise the daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with the SOPs and LSOPs, GAAP and all federal, state and local laws and regulations. * Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate. * Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management. * Assist in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes and other financial reports to provide support thus ensuring accurate, timely information is available for management and owners. * Train, monitor and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial and cash controls and information flow throughout the other departments in the hotel to ensure compliance, accurate records and minimize liabilities, losses and expenses. * Resolve problems and ensure maintenance of the accounting systems and equipment to ensure smooth operations. * Assumes the responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Finance in his/her absence. Qualifications: * Prior experience with general ledger maintenance and reconciliation required * Prior supervisory experience preferred * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required * Experience in international business, preferable European business * Sound knowledge in a second language preferred * Strong PC skills including Excel and Word * Proficient with Oracle accounting systems * Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision * Ability to work overtime as necessary to complete assigned tasks * CPA or CPA candidate preferred * A strong desire to develop into a future finance and accounting leader within a dynamic organization
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