LaSalle Hotel Chicago Autograph Collection - Accounting Manager OEM

The LaSalle Hotel Chicago Autograph Collection - Accounting Manager OEM Address 208 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL, 60604 Compensation $65,000.00 - $80,000.00/year

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient processing of accounting related information, and is familiar with standard operating procedures related to Human Resources and Loss Prevention, as well as house rules, according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

• Associate's degree and at least 3 years of related experience; or, a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or, at least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, show the ability to manipulate and troubleshoot spreadsheets, type memos and reports, and handle basic PC problems.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

• Maintains regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the Aimbridge Hospitality dress code and wearing name tag when working (per brand standards)
• Approaches all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, and courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintains a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Complies at all times with the Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficiently hotel operations.
• Be familiar with the organization of Aimbridge Hospitality Hotels and know the function of each department.
• Oversees the duties of General Cashier, with responsibility for the daily reconciliation of Rooms, Food, Beverage, and House deposits, as applicable.
• Oversees and maintains the over/short log.
• Maintains controls for all cashier banks in the hotel.
• Posts all city ledger payments daily according to the Daily Mail Cash Receipts (DMCR).
• Prepares all bank deposits, ‘due backs,’ and bank change orders according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Maintains responsibility for the billing of accounts receivable daily.
• Responsible for Hotel Credit Policy and detailed knowledge of Hotel receivables.
• Maintains card file trace system for AR collection call process per SOP.
• Conducts credit meetings twice monthly with General Manager
• Maintains a record of approved direct billing accounts.
• Processes returned checks and credit card chargebacks according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Performs the Accounts Receivable Balancing function at least once each month.
• Maintains the Special Operating Account and the Petty Cash Fund according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Voucher A&G and PT & EB invoices utilizing the Purchase Order and Checkbook Accounting procedures according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Ensures that all hotel invoices are submitted to Corporate Accounts Payable weekly.
• Performs the income audit on a daily basis, using the income audit checklist to maintain and ensure the accuracy of the Income/Flash reports.
• Prepares and submits the Corporate Flash Report on the dates specified in the monthly CENTRAL ACCOUNTING calendar.
• Completes monthly…