Accounting Manager-Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, New York and New Jersey Regions

Accounting Manager - Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, New York and New Jersey Region

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for the hospitality industry? Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, serving the New York and New Jersey region, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Manager to join our corporate office team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the financial integrity and success of our diverse hospitality portfolio, providing support to the management team and ensuring smooth financial operations within the hospitality environment.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that guests have the best possible experience by troubleshooting and resolving all billing-related disputes.
• Represent the finance department in the daily department heads meeting with the general manager.
• Manage all phases of Accounts Payable, Receivable, and department budgets.
• Calculate and distribute wages and salaries.
• Prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities.
• Prepare financial statements and debtors' listings.
• Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to management.
• Provide direction to the night audit team to ensure proper revenue reporting.
• Review all ledger details (guest ledger, city ledger, and deposit ledgers) to validate proper payment and revenue posting.
• Coordinate with the PMS team to resolve any imbalances or discrepancies in the ledger.
• Review the postings, payments, revenue, and guest balance reports on a daily basis.
• Ensure correct taxation is applied on all billing software, including Property Management Systems (PMS), Point of Sale (POS), and SPA software.
• Review the Accounts Receivable (A/R) Ageing reports daily and follow up 30 days after initial billing if payment has not been received.
• Enter invoices into the accounts payable system weekly, ensuring purchase orders are verified and approved by the General Manager.
• Forecast cash payments and anticipate challenges arising from limited cash flow.
• Ensure that cash flows are adequate to allow business units to operate effectively.
• Maintain files of contracts, insurance policies, tax reports, expenses, payroll, and other financial documentation.
• Transfer money between bank accounts as required.
• Perform numerical analysis of data, formulating conclusions and/or solutions.
• Approve all travel agent commissions and release payments after verification.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to relevant government entities.
• Monitor and maintain proper property inventory levels to prevent cash flow burdens.
• Prepare and present financial reports for meetings and investors.
• Effectively manage the accounting team with respectful communication, clear expectations, relevant training, productive coaching, regular meetings, and appropriate performance management.
• Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures to ensure adequate control over Finance Department activities.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 to 6 years of demonstrated accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is a plus.

SALARY:

• Between $60,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience.

Join the Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions team and play a pivotal role in the financial success of our diverse hospitality portfolio in the New York and New Jersey region. If you are looking to make an impact and grow your career in an exciting industry, this opportunity is for you!