Corporate Centralized Controller

SUMMARY

Accurately documents and reports revenue and expenses while safeguarding all hotel assets and maintaining a sound internal control environment as a centralized accounting specialist.

85% to assigned hotels; 15% Corporate projects or other tasks.

• Collect/Audit paperwork from all revenue centers in the hotel ensuring accuracy and compliance with company internal controls and local hotel policies.
• Provide daily cash and change requirements for the hotel; maintain and disperse cash from house fund safe and petty cash fund, account for all disbursements from funds and perform daily house bank count.
• Enter cash drops from the cashier envelopes and determine depositor's overage or shortage, if any, and balance to the revenue report for cash folio, F&B tips, and paid outs.
• Prepare daily bank deposit, process bank change orders, and count the General Cash bank each day and maintain an accurate record of such.
• Monitor and record all house account meals and entertainment expenses and report any non‑compliance.
• Prepare reports such as petty cash reports, over and short reports, General Cashier reports, cash management reports and/or other reports as needed.
• Oversee accounts receivable to include billing, coordination of accurately applied payments and aging management.
• Evaluate hotel guests' requests for credit/direct‑bill privileges; make recommendations to the hotel General Manager and Corporate Director of Accounting Operations.
• Process accounts payable invoices in accordance with company policy, system resources and timelines.
• Obtain approvals from department heads on invoices to be paid; reconcile discrepancies with vendors; match and file invoices and paperwork; prepare transmittal of invoices for payment by Legacy Hotel Partners, LLC.
• Process check requests and refund checks.
• Record journal entries in the accounting general ledger as needed.
• Work with the Corporate Director of Accounting Operations to provide month‑end reporting in a timely and accurate manner, typically with deadlines of one to five business days after the end of the month depending on the nature of the reporting.
• Collaborate with the hotel management team and the Corporate Director of Accounting Operations to review, update and final close the P&L and B/S statement and any related reporting by the 15th of the following month.
• Lead and assist in maintaining the hotel checkbook and labor standards to ensure timely and accurate processing and proper control of spending.
• Prepare and submit information used to assist in the timely completion of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations after each month‑end for use during financial review meetings.
• Prepare and submit information used to assist in the timely filing of monthly hotel sales and use taxes collected from guests and due to agencies.
• Participate in the development of annual hotel budgets, monthly forecasts, and other recurring financial reporting requirements to ensure the hotel achieves its budgeted goals.
• Assist in the accounting office with other areas as required such as handling billing inquiries on the telephone and administrative tasks.
• Supervise accounting managers, accounting assistants and clerks at each hotel who assist with the above responsibilities.
• Possess good Microsoft Office skills; PMS & POS experience an asset.
• Demonstrate ability to perform multiple tasks in a busy environment and remain flexible.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Possess excellent time management skills.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Interact with internal and external customers in a positive, professional, and accommodating manner.
• May assist with other duties as needed.
• Assist with corporate projects, including new platform initiatives, trainings, and/or hotel transitions.

• Must have a flexible schedule and ability to work days, evenings or nights any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to…