Accounting Manager in New Haven, Connecticut at Charlestowne Hotels

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with purpose and innovation? At Hotel Marcel, the first net-zero energy hotel in the United States, you’ll find a workplace that’s as inspiring as it is groundbreaking. We value your expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, offering the support and framework to help you thrive.

Hotel Marcel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Marcel is a historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the mid-century modern Armstrong Rubber Company Building aka Pirelli Building, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1967. The building is sustainable with LEED Platinum certification, solar power from the rooftop, parking canopy arrays to provide 100% of electricity for lighting, heating and cooling, and much more. The hotel is the first Passive House certified hotel and the first net-zero energy hotel in the United States.

It has165 rooms, a full-service restaurant, and 7,000 square feet of meeting space. True to the Tapestry brand style expect a unique boutique feel that combines local experiences, modern designs, and intimate service.

Join us and grow your career while being part of a revolutionary approach to hospitality. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact and help redefine the future of sustainable travel.

Description:

The Accounting Manager's primary role is overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hotel and food and beverage accounting and payroll needs including general accounting, accounts payable, daily reporting, accounts receivable/collection, income audit, payroll, employee on-boarding and general cashiering functions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate in accordance within Hotel and Brand standards
• Attend all management training as requested by the General Manager and the Corporate office
• Assist in creating and implementing best practices and procedures for the property regarding accounting
• Ability to create, develop and make formal presentations using audio/visual aids
• Assist in fostering and maintaining a friendly and welcoming culture amongst colleagues
• Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations and how they coincide with accounting operations
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action
• Report all safety hazards and suspicious person or activities to Security
• Know all safety and emergency procedures and your role in assisting during these times
• Associate is held accountable for all duties of this job
• Process daily revenue and expense reporting
• Create and lead a comprehensive training program instilling a culture of service and follow through
• Documents and communicates associate challenges with the General Manager and appropriate Department Heads
• Review all potential safety and security issues and implement corrective action steps
• Monthly audit of General Cashier safe
• Process all new hires and assist department heads with onboarding of all team members
• Operate in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and government regulations.
• Protect operations by keeping financial, proprietary information, and plans confidential, as well as the privacy and security of all guests and coworkers.
• Maintain and secure assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal financial controls for all departments.
• Monitor and maintain all contracts, leases, and other legal and financial records.
• Accurate posting of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; maintaining well organized files and up to date reports.
• Reconciling bank statements and credit card statements.
• Research cash receipts, coding and posting of receipts, and unallocated cash.
• Verify and approve all vouchers and petty cash receipts for payment.
• Ensure that all invoices have been approved, properly ordered and received with required backup paperwork before entering into accounting software. Payments are made only for properly ordered and received items.
• Develop relationships and communication lines with vendors; responding to all vendor inquiries in a timely manner, following up with past due accounts and invoices until issue is resolved.
• Analyze vendor accounts and negotiate extended terms with vendors to maximize cash flow opportunities.
• Prepare accurate period-end closing procedures, reports, and financial statements as specified.
• Prepare budgets with managers by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data, recommending forecasting plans.
• Assist in development of Risk Management program. Assist in submitting and maintaining general liability, property, and Worker's Compensation claims as well as preventative measures
• Process payroll for employees; monitoring wages, tips, hours, and overtime.
• Responsible for knowing all emergency procedures
• Assist in projects and other duties as directed by the General Manager and Director of Restaurants
• Coach associates how to resolve and de-escalate conflicts
• Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years' experience in hospitality or food and beverage preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• Previous experience and knowledge of StayNTouch Software, Digital Dining, and M3 Hospitality Accounting a plus
• Familiarity with all local and state laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent service & communication skills
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer and telephone skills required
• Excellent listening skills
• Exceptional detail in follow-up
• Creative problem solving skills
• Basic mathematical skills required
• Strong attention to detail