Accounting Manager in Tampa, Florida at StepStone Hospitality Inc.

Four Points by Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore, managed by StepStone Hospitality, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Accounting Manager to join our hotel leadership team.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting and overseeing the day-to-day accounting and financial functions of the hotel while ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a solid hotel accounting background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the General Manager, department leaders, and StepStone Hospitality's corporate finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the hotel's day-to-day accounting functions and financial processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash deposits, and other financial transactions.
• Review daily revenue activity and ensure proper reconciliation of hotel revenues.
• Perform and review daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and ensure required financial information is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely collection.
• Review invoices, coding, purchase documentation, and approvals for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Oversee cash-handling controls, bank deposits, credit-card reconciliations, and related processes.
• Assist with payroll review and reconciliation as needed.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and other financial reports.
• Analyze financial results and assist hotel leadership in identifying variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure compliance with StepStone Hospitality policies and established accounting procedures.
• Assist department leaders with financial questions, expense management, coding, and understanding departmental performance.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits and provide requested financial documentation.
• Support inventory controls and periodic inventories as required.
• Work closely with hotel leadership and the corporate accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of hotel, associate, guest, and financial information.
• Perform other accounting and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience; hotel or hospitality accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Staff Accountant, or similar hotel accounting position preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience with hotel financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with hotel accounting and property-management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hotel leadership and corporate support teams.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

We are looking for an accounting professional who is:

• Detail-Oriented – maintains a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Accountable – takes ownership of deadlines, reporting requirements, and financial processes.
• Analytical – understands the numbers and can identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities.
• Organized – effectively manages competing priorities and month-end deadlines.
• Collaborative – partners effectively with operational leaders and corporate accounting.
• Solutions-Focused – identifies issues and works proactively toward resolution.
• Hospitality-Minded – understands that strong financial management supports successful hotel operations and the overall guest experience.

Why Join StepStone Hospitality?

At StepStone Hospitality, we believe strong financial leadership is essential to successful hotel operations. Our Accounting Manager will have the opportunity to partner directly with property leadership while being supported by an experienced corporate team.

We value accountability, collaboration, professional development, operational excellence, and associates who want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of their hotel.

If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for your next opportunity in hospitality, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.

Equal Employment Opportunity

StepStone Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.