Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the hotel and providing accurate timely and relevant financial information to the Owners General Manager and management team. This role ensures strong financial controls compliance with brand and ownership requirements and supports overall profitability while maintaining a guest-focused service culture. The Accounting Manager also leads the hotel audit function and serves as a key business partner to department leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Prepare review and analyze daily weekly and monthly financial reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage all phases of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including invoicing collections vendor payments and reconciliations.
• Oversee department budgets monitor expenses and support forecasting and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper accounting treatment of all transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Audit Controls & Compliance

• Manage the hotels audit function ensuring adherence to internal controls brand standards and ownership requirements.
• Oversee cash handling procedures bank deposits and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external auditors ownership representatives and corporate accounting teams as required.

Guest Experience & Service Recovery

• Ensure guests have the best possible experience related to billing and financial matters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all guest billing disputes accurately professionally and in a timely manner.
• Partner with Front Office and Operations teams to prevent recurring billing issues and improve processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Represent the Finance Department at daily Department Head meetings with the General Manager.
• Serve as a financial resource for department leaders providing guidance on budgeting controls and financial impact of operational decisions.
• Train and supervise accounting and administrative staff as applicable.
• Foster a collaborative service-oriented approach that supports both internal teams and guests.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 24 years of accounting or finance experience with hotel or hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable accounts receivable budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience with hotel accounting systems and property management systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.

Peachtree Group provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision disability and life insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement match. To support work-life balance we provide Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Additional perks include access to our Employee Assistance Program and Fund.