Accounting Manager / Property Administrator – Holiday Inn (Saint Petersburg)

by | Jul 16, 2017 | Job Opportunities

At Holiday Inn we want people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one.

The hotel is currently looking for a hard-working team player to fill the position of Property Administrator . The Property Administrator plays an active role in the hotel’s leadership and accounting team. The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated, organized, accurate, efficient, analytical, and able to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines. The Property Administrator is expected to be knowledgeable in all aspects of the accounting at the property level including, but not limited to; accounts receivable, daily revenue reporting, cash deposits, accounts payable and payroll verification, internal controls and financial policy and procedure management.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Property Administrator will:

  • Ensure that the Accounting department operates efficiently and effectively to meet hotel requirements including providing proper direction to the night audit team to ensure accurate revenue reporting
  • Manage the Accounts Payable/Receivable, ensuring strong controls, efficient collection, clear analysis of account reconciliation and appropriate reporting as required
  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries and account disputes in a professional manner
  • Be responsible for Daily audit and the preparation of the Daily Revenue Report
  • Ensure that rebates, house charges, paid outs and adjustments are properly authorized and explanation are complete and logical
  • Balance cash deposits and audit checks on cash floats
  • Complete month end accounts reconciliation
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations
  • Manage general ledger reconciliations
  • Participate in the month-end physical count of inventories
  • Ensure invoices are accurately recorded
  • Oversee payroll verification for the hotel
  • Adhere to existing company policies & procedures
  • Educate, train and motivate hotel staff while ensuring they have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out job duties.
  • Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with hotel and/or company rules and policies.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with key department heads.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the General Manager

In addition to the core job requirements, skill sets and work related experience; the ideal candidate will illustrate the ability and drive to:

  • Drive the corporate culture, personifying it in daily interactions with both guests and team members.
  • Be an engaging leader who is highly inclusive, inspiring and able to relate to all levels.
  • Create a fun and supportive working environment where team members aspire to do what is right and are given the empowerment to execute

Requirements

  • Accounting skills and knowledge acquired through business college, proven work experience or through enrollment in an accounting.
  • Minimum of two years demonstrated hospitality experience, with a background that includes accounting.
  • Friendly and cooperative disposition and easily able to work cooperatively with team members
  • Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Exceptional analytical skills to prepare reports and to solve routine accounting problems
  • Strong Computer skills – knowledge of Opera, Webvue, Aloha, and Excel are considered a strong benefit

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

  • Saint Petersburg, FL

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Required experience: