Job Description Summary
Assist the Area Director of Finance in the supervision and coordination of employees engaged in calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records.
Job Description
. The Accounting Manager also will participate in the performance of these activities.
Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
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Operational/Functional:
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Responsible for the accurate and timely billing of group master accounts, processing of credit card inquiries and chargebacks, billing of FIT accounts, processing of advance deposits and advance deposit refunds. Post cash and check receipts.
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Make collection calls on group master accounts, FIT accounts, and individual guest and other city ledger accounts.
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Prepare agenda and conduct the monthly Credit Committee meeting. Review and prepare the monthly aging of accounts. Prepare the monthly bad debt reserve calculation and the monthly write-off report according to Sonesta’s policy. Conduct other monthly meetings and distribute minutes as needed.
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Track and prepare comp-allotment and commission reports. Set up individual direct billing requests. Post all returned check items.
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Transmit travel agent disbursements on a weekly basis, ensuring the accuracy of the file prior to transmittal. Research and respond to all individual travel agent commission inquiries in a timely manner.
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Perform or assist in performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations, research and clear all reconciling items on a timely basis.
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Assist in preparation of the monthly journal entries necessary to complete monthly financial statements, including monthly report to all owners.
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Assist in preparation of monthly occupancy tax and sale tax reconciliations.
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Provide guidance and supervision to the Income Auditor. Recommend training necessary or provide training for specific tasks to accounting staff.
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Responsible for monitoring inventory in the cash machine to ensure sufficient change available at all times for the operation of the hotel. Prepare change order request and reload change order in the cash machine.
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May perform additional accounting functions such as reconciling gratuities for payroll, maintaining contract logs, auditing or approving payments to vendors or agencies, reviewing the work of Income Auditors, and filling in for Dir Of Finance or Assistant Dir Of Finance as needed in their absence.
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May assist with other duties/projects as assigned.
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In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:
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Monitor and review Hotel control policies.
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Monitor inventory levels and controls.
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Assist with accounting office issues.
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Provide administrative support.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Pay Range $30.00 -$32.00/hr. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account with Company Match
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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Paid Vacation and Sick Days
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Sonesta Hotel Discounts
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Educational Assistance
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Paid Parental Leave
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Various Employee Perks and Discounts
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Hospital Indemnity
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Accident Insurance
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.