Senior Accounting Manager at SWISSOTEL — NeverHard

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Accounting Manager WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support and supporting the Assistant Director of Finance in leading the Accounting/Finance department - you are a leader who enjoys building relationships with clients and your team. You are a numbers person who thrives in an environment that involves systems, people, and financials. You enjoy developing others and working closely with many departments - and it just so happens you’ll be doing just that in an award-winning hotel. You will be responsible for ensuring labor, compliance, month end, and deadlines are met in an accurate, timely manner in Accor’s effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability for Swissôtel Chicago. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks: Key Responsibilities Assist with monthly hotel reporting Directly manage the Income Audit position and processes Assist the Director of Finance & Assistant Director of Finance with audit compliance, improvements, and have knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures to guide the necessary department heads and managers. Manage the forecasting and budgeting activities and assist/train department leaders Prepare monthly account reconciliations and credit card receipts tracking Assist with the month end close process, including journal entry preparation and analyzing financial information Participate in the periodic inventory procedures Position coverage for Payroll, A/P, General Cashier, and Income Audit Track contracts and ensure compliance and timely renewal Manage labor productivity report and weekly productivity meetings Ensure financial records and transactions are maintained in compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met Analyze business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and internal process steps. As well as recommending new processes or solutions to business and financial problems Actively participate in the departmental colleague engagement efforts Follow all safety policies and maintain a safe work environment Adhere to all hotel systems and internal controls. Follow departmental policies and procedures. Any other tasks that may be assigned