About the Role
Assist the Director of Finance in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding assets, and preparing financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform all accounting functions in the event assistance is needed.
- Effectively schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to stay within budget through labor management and purchasing control systems.
- Establish and monitor scheduling of all accounting associates, including Night Audit.
- Schedule personnel consistent with the volume of business and needs.
- Effectively plan to meet demands of both guests and staff.
- Assist in producing financial statements within the designated timeframe for preliminary distribution to hotel management and to meet HEI Corporate requirements.
- Verify compliance with the Finance SOP manual.
- Participate in and critique asset inventories.
- Maintain records storage area in compliance with record retention requirements of relevant government agencies.
- Prepare and understand sales tax returns, as well as any other applicable tax liabilities.
- Manage and oversee all Accounts Receivable functions, including collection calls as needed.
- Ensure A/R aging percentages are in compliance with SOP.
- Verify credit cards are processed every night by night audit.
- Verify cash deposits are made timely.
- Assist Director of Finance with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts each period.
- Review problem accounts with Director of Finance and adjust entries to the general ledger.
- Identify, screen, and attract management candidates from outside the company.
- Train associates in job responsibilities.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- B.S. in Accounting
- One year experience in Hotel or Hospitality related Finance and Accounting
- Knowledge of Hotel Financial Statements and reconciliation of A and L accounts.
- Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy.
- Sound administrative and managerial skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills
- Proficient training, coaching, and counseling abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Advanced Excel
- Training
- Coaching
- Counseling
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Adaptable communication style
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- One year experience
Education Level
- B.S. in Accounting
Benefits
- Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
- Vacation program
- Sick program
- Holiday program
- Pet insurance through the ASPCA
- Supplemental Life insurance
- Spousal Life insurance
- Child Life insurance
- Short-Term Disability plans
- Long-Term Disability plans
- 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
- Discounts through 'YouDecide' program
- Hotel Room Discount programs
About the Company
- The Doubletree by Hilton Austin is a 40-year-old property with a recent renovation, featuring Spanish Colonial design and contemporary decor.
- The company prides itself on creating a fun, professional work environment with a culture of recognition, support, and respect.
- The hotel has maintained excellent associate feedback ratings, with over 20% of team members having 10 or more years of service.
- Managed by HEI Hospitality.
- HEI Hospitality is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program for employee wellness.
- HEI values U.S. military experience and invites all qualified military candidates to apply.
Equal Opportunity
- HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.
- We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
