Cluster Accounting Manager

Located in beautiful South Beach, The Balfour is a historic Art Deco boutique hotel rooted in the iconic Ocean Drive. Historic and hip, yet classic and modern, The Balfour offers our team members and guests to create their own story. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. Come join The Originals and unlock up-leveled experiences at our hotel.

Under the general guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance/Director of Finance, responsible for directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets and all financial activities, preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 

• Performing all accounting functions in the event assistance is needed.
• Effectively schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to stay within the restraints of the established budget through labor management and purchasing control systems.
• Establish and monitor scheduling of all accounting associates, including Night Audit.
• Schedule personnel consistent with the volume of business and needs.
• Effectively plan in order to meet demands of both the guests and the staff.
• Assist in producing Financial Statements within designated time frame for preliminary distribution to hotel management and to meet corporate requirements.
• Verify compliance with Finance SOP manual.
• Participate in and critique asset inventories.
• Maintain records storage area in compliance with record retention requirements of relevant government agencies.
• Preparation and knowledge of sales tax returns, as well as any other applicable tax liabilities.
• Manage and oversee all Accounts Receivable functions, including collection calls as needed.
• Ensure the A/R aging percentages are in compliance with SOP.
• Verify credit cards are processed every night-by-night audit.
• Verify cash deposits are made timely.
• Assist Director of Finance with the Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts each period.
• Review any problem accounts with Director of Finance and adjust entries to the general ledger.
• Identify, screen and attract management candidates from outside the company.
• Train associates in job responsibilities.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service.

The individual must posses the following knowledge,  skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Hotel Finance and Accounting in a similar sized operations required, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel.
• Knowledge of Hotel Financial Statements and Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.
• Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Opera and Micros, and accounting systems.
• Ability to coach and counsel a team.
• Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.