Accounting Manager (191590)

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests. Essential: 1) College Degree or equivalent years of experience 2) Ability to communicate in English with guests/visitors/vendors and hotel staff to their understanding. 3) Ability to provide legible communication. Ability to compute mathematical calculations. Four years previous experience as an Accounting Manager preferably in a 4-5 star hotel Desirable: 1) Experience with computers, calculators and/or word processors. • Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish or French Skills: Essential: 1) Ability to input and access information into the computer. 2) Ability to maintain concentration and think clearly. Ability to focus on details and resolve numerical problems. • Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up. • Ability to maintain confidentiality of pertinent hotel data. • Ability to promote positive relations with vendors and staff alike. • Ability to provide clear and pleasant telephone communication. • Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. • Ability to remain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of time. • Ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team. • Ability to enforce Hotel's standards, policies and procedures with Accounting staff. • Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments; delegate work. • Ability to direct performance of Accounting staff and follow up with corrections where needed. • Ability to motivate Accounting staff and maintain a cohesive team. • Ability to ascertain departmental training needs and provide such training. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : • Payroll-perform all aspects as it relates to processing payroll • Oversees A/R to ensure accounts are in good standing and processes are in place and adhered to by accounts receivable team • Oversees A/P to ensure invoices are received and processed in a timely manner • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all hotel/departmental policies and procedures. • Maintain complete knowledge of computer systems and manual procedures. • Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment only as intended. • Set up and organize workstation with designated supplies, forms and resource materials; maintain cleanliness at all times. Report shortages to supervisor. • Answer telephone within 3 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette. • Maximizes performance of the hotel through controls on credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances. • Enforces, documents and establishes adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets and ensures controls will satisfy or improve the level of guest service. • Maintains accurate and timely financial and operating information and provides analysis interpretations and projections to management as required. • Provides administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance. • Identifies training needs, develops formal training plans and conducts training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments. • Identifies staff with potential for promotion and/or transfer within accounting operations. • Conducts such functions as performance appraisal, coaching and counseling, if necessary, to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity. Consults with ADOF and DOF as needed. • Establishes and maintains effective employee relations. • Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel and maintains an awareness of local laws, rules and regulations. • Provides safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, a/r accounts, a/p invoices and other financial records. • Follows up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval. • Participates in local recognized professional and industry organizations. • Recommends and maintains appropriate list of delegation of authority for hotel management. • Maintains professional and technical competence. • Implements and maintain acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by IHC policy and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and as effected by local conditions. • Performs related duties and special projects as assigned. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS : 1) Assist with other accounting job functions as assigned. 2) Legibly document maintenance needs on work orders and submit to manager. At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. 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