Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition: Accounting Manager
Pay Rate: $33.65 per hour
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accounting Specialty
Hotel and Food & Beverage Industry
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will supervise and direct the financial activities of the hotel, food & beverage, and real estate operations in support of the Corporate Controller and CFO.
Requirements
• Degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong knowledge of:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Point-of-Sale systems
• General cashiering
• Sales tax and banking
• Strong Balance Sheet and Income Statement background
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient with computers; expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
• Proven ability to manage staff and collaborate closely with other departments
Essential Functions
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller and CFO to build a strong working relationship, support cross-training, and foster career development
• Supervise and manage daily billing, credit card processing, Square activity, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions
• Oversee the daily revenue report
• Oversee daily A&P activity
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with daily detailed aged receivables analysis
• Assist with weekly A/P processing
• Assist with monthly Balance Sheet schedules and reconciliations
• Assist the Controller in preparing room statistics and cover reports in Excel
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing using ADP
• Maintain payroll records, schedules, and time & attendance in the E-Time system; verify wage and hour compliance; report unusual variances; prepare monthly payroll accrual entries
• Assist with preparation of forecasts and budgets
• Assist with monthly budget vs. actual financial analysis
• Work with Senior Accountant and Cashier to maintain cash safes and house banks; assist with cashier bank audits
• Review petty cash transactions and post to the General Ledger
• Prepare and submit monthly sales, occupational, and communications tax returns
• Assist with monthly close process, including journal entries
• Ensure protection of company assets through internal controls and internal auditing
• Set up new vendors and verify details through Sunbiz
• Provide department managers with necessary financial information
• Proficient in cost of sales accounting
• Assist with compliance audits
• Oversee year-end 1099 processing
• Monitor and manage performance of assigned employees; provide coaching and counseling; complete annual reviews and performance appraisals timely
• Act within scope of authority and in alignment with company objectives, policies, and practices
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain best accounting practices
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices
• May be required to work weekends and holidays
• Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements