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About Us

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy. Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether travelling on business or for fun, enjoying a one night stay, or relaxing for a week. At Holiday Inn®? we thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we've been on our journey since 1952. So if you can help our guests enjoy the brighter side of travel, we'd love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn®? family.

Your day to day

Bottom line? We're looking for a new Accounting Manager comfortable with balancing the books when it comes to managing the needs of owners, auditors and regulatory agencies while also monitoring and improving hotel profitability. In return, we'll put our financial operations and the security of our hotel assets in your expert hands.

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

JOB SUMMARY:** **Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger** **impacted** **processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes. Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation,** **reporting** **and discrepancy resolution. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Operations & Reporting:

+ **Manage all general ledger processes, including balancing, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.**

+ **Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.**

+ **Generate** **accurate** **and** **timely** **financial reports, statements, and analyses.**

+ **Oversee period-end closing functions and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines.**

+ **Monitor tax compliance, collection, and accrual.**

+ **Perform credit** **card ledger** **balancing and credit checks for direct-billed groups.**

+ **Analyze financial data to** **identify** **issues and propose effective solutions.**

Financial Control & Compliance:

+ **Implement and audit Accounting SOPs across all property departments.**

+ **Ensure strict compliance with Federal and State laws** **regarding** **fraud and collections.**

+ **Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard assets.**

Leadership & Team Management:

+ **Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a productive and positive work environment.**

+ **Delegate tasks and manage deadlines effectively.**

+ **Provide guidance on accounting and budgeting policies to other departments.**

+ **Ensure** **high standards** **of customer service and employee satisfaction within the department.**

Key Skills & Attributes:

+ **Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.**

+ **Strong communication** **(written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.**

+ **High attention to detail and accuracy** **.**

+ **Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.**

+ **Demonstrates integrity, self-confidence, and a proactive approach.**

This job description is not all-inclusive, and management reserves the right to assign** **additional** **tasks as needed.

What we need from you

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

+ **Bachelor's degree in accounting** **,** **finance** **, or a related field** **,** **or equivalent professional certification highly preferred.**

+ **Familiarity with budgeting processes and** **financial management** **principles.**

+ **Strong understanding of technical accounting standards and practices** **.**

+ **Knowledge of Sage** **300** **ERP,** **BirchStreet** **,** **Opera,,** **Micros, ADP preferred** **.**

+ **Proficiency** **with Word,** **Excel** **and other Windows-based software**

+ **Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail for** **accurate** **reporting.**

+ **Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.**

+ **Strong communication** **skills to effectively convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.**

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.

We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

So, join us and you'll become part of our hotel family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.