Accounting Manager

Aparium Hotel Group

paid time off

United States, Florida, Tampa

Dec 26, 2024

Position:
Accounting Manager

Location:

Tampa, FL

Job Id:
1114

# of Openings:
1

Accounting Manager Position Profile

Reports to: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, position is exempt

WHAT YOU WILL GET

Work with an amazing team who is passionate about hospitality, celebrating diversity and embracing individuality!

Paid time off including vacation, sick and a floating holiday to use when you choose
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Free parking in Ybor!!!
Free shift-meal prepared by our in-house culinary experts
Up to 50% off food when you dine at the restaurant as a guest
Greatly discounted room rates for your out-of-town guests
Medical benefit premiums begin at a bi-weekly cost of $66

Interested? Please read on...

WHO YOU ARE

Like a MENSA member, you enjoy solving puzzles. You enjoy travel, meeting new people and helping solve their puzzles. You are detail-oriented and your experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what a Finance professional is responsible for; the passion to understand & support the direction of the business and the importance of knowing how people drive the success of the company. You enjoy the camaraderie of a team and know that everyone plays an important role, no matter their title. When one of the members of the team goes down, you are the first to jump in and pick them up. Your experience and history will drive how you approach this role, but you are always striving to learn more. Mistakes are tools for learning. While you hate making them, you understand that they are a part of growth and own them. Glasses are always half full to you and laughter is the best medicine.

THE ROLE

We believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from, and take pride in who we serve. We are in search of a diverse leader for the role of Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for promoting and adhering to GAAP compliance and alignment with the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts. It is crucial this role position themselves as the go-to person in the hotel for support, coaching, and education on company accounting processes, procedures, and practices. The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Finance, collaborates closely with their peers who are the Executive Committee, and the Aparium Finance team in achieving financially sound and strategic business decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reinforce the company's Art + Science ideologies to ensure the experiences of translocal hospitality, intuitive service, and collaboration are implemented and modeled by yourself and every leader of the hotel
Actively participate in the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and motivating associates to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops a future talent for succession planning
Ensure a sense of belonging for associates by upholding the company's values and guidelines for a Respectful Workplace, Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive environment, behaviors outlined within the Manager Code of Conduct, and Work Rules outlined in the Associate Handbook
Role model the company's open-door policy and employee engagement practices, which makes the hotel a great place to work; demonstrate a positive work ethic and environment; consistently guide and monitor business ethics and good business practice; perform other job-related duties as requested
Lead and be responsible for the accounting and finance procedures, practices, and policies for the hotel, ensuring the execution and of all accounting tasks and required deadlines are achieved
Lead the month end processing regarding accurate Accounts Payable and Account Receivables
Act as liaison to other hotel departments and assist with finance department issues
Timely resolution of guest phone inquiries
Resolve all credit card disputes and charge backs in a timely manner
Count daily deposits and maintain bank service pick-ups
Supervise and perform billing and collection efforts
Evaluate credit worthiness for all potential guests and client billing
Timely and accurate processing of payroll
Perform regular payroll audits while maintaining and enforcing payroll policies and procedures
Collaborate with Human Resource on payroll, benefit and associate issues
Be the liaison with payroll vendor on issues and concerns
Ensure proper cash on hand while enforcing all cash policies and procedures
Reconcile vendor statements, perform weekly payables and daily invoice posting

HOW YOU WILL LEAD

Exemplify leading by example by working directly with each member of your team and be willing to coach and counsel with gentle correction and critical but constructive feedback
Highly analytical in thought and recommendations; although will never act like the smartest person in the room; continually seek out the facts; can express a point of view without it being driven by an ego
Engages others in general conversation tactics to build rapport quickly; can lead and adapt communication and presentation tactics to engage an audience; displays adaptable interpersonal skills for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
Approaches fact-finding and discovery missions in a collaborative effort; values input and experiences of others that creates additional insight to uncover deeper issues that need to be addressed or removed as a barrier to implementation
Passionate in driving results of their effort and others; can influence others to take direction to execute on the strategy through tactical methods; is comfortable in prioritizing their work and that of others
Comfortable in being a "general" in identifying strategic needs, yet can be a "soldier" to ensure the implementation of a strategic plan is implemented
Values the importance of making decisions with integrity, maintaining confidentiality across internal workgroups, and knows how to use discretion when appropriate; understands the difference between transparency and confidentiality.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A minimum of two (2) years of progressive accounting and finance management experience; we like to see that you have worked yourself up the ranks, so you understand the responsibilities and tasks of your team
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality is preferred though not required if you have years of proven experience
Having a background in hotel accounting would be great so you understand the intricacies and vernacular of hotel accounting, specifically AHLA Uniform System of Accounts
Willing to work a flexible schedule as sometimes "month-end" responsibilities and tasks need extra attention to ensure accuracy

WHO WE ARE

Hotels done differently. It's not just a slogan or catchphrase, it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates' pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve.

Located in the heart of historic Ybor, a trolley ride away from downtown Tampa, Hotel Haya is a hub of activity. Blending Cuban, Italian, and Spanish influences, the property features 178 guest rooms, over 7000 square feet of banquet space, a world-class restaurant, airy cafe, and lush courtyard with a pool.

Hotel Haya is managed by Aparium, who has just been named to Travel + Leisure's Top 25 Hotel Brands in the World. Driven by the belief that all hospitality experiences should be fueled by the poetics of their surroundings, Aparium was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.

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