Accounting Manager

Job Details Level: Management

Job Location:

FORT WORTH, TX 76164

Position Type:
Full Time Job Category:
FinanceROLE

SUMMARY:

Our Accounting Manager is a key contributor to ensure the accuracy of general ledgers, account reconciliations, and financial statements. We are looking for an individual who is responsible for participating in the month end close and related complex transaction processing, while also leading staff members on various tasks and projects.

• Oversee general accounting work for all entities, including management of their monthly financial close
• Manage processes and accountant direct reports, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis
• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations ensuring balances are fully supported by appropriate source documentation
• Conduct risk assessment of balance sheet accounts and maintain reconciliation policies
• Monthly review of corporate credit card purchases, verifying correct general ledger coding and necessary accruals
• Ownership of sales & use tax filings, including keeping up to date with individual state and local tax (SALT) policy regulations
• Lead complex accounting projects and focus on continuous improvements and automation; identify and implement changes to reduce cycle time
• Assist with establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures that support a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations & profitability, and manage business risks
• Provide tools and metrics for the accounting department to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of their work
• Compile schedules for outside auditors and lead staff in gathering audit support
• Provide operational, regulatory, and ad hoc reports, as required
• Create a department that is proactive and responsive; schedule, evaluate, train, develop, and monitor team members
• Other duties as assigned

• Primarily office-based; extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Ability to review detailed financial data and reports with strong visual focus
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement between office areas or properties
• Ability to lift up to 15–25 lbs occasionally (files, equipment)

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Minimum of 2+ years of accounting/finance supervisory experience with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff
• Demonstrated strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP
• On property, multi-property, or shared service hotel experience a plus
• Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy
• Highly skilled in spreadsheet and word processing software; experienced with XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced in financial and hotel software applications (M3, Birchstreet, Profit Sword, etc.)

• Strong understanding of all areas of Accounting including AP, AR, Cash, General Ledger, P&L preparation and analysis, etc.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience; accounting/hospitality focus preferred.
• Able to identify opportunities for continuous improvements and automation in business processes
• Superior attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Adhere to all policies stated in the team member handbook
• Work in alignment with our shared values and act as an extension of our family of brands
• A love for the history and future of the Fort Worth Stockyards

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